Peppered mackerel fish cakes

Peppered mackerel fish cakes

Use up leftover mash to create a comforting, good-value family meal

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 20 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Freezable

Can be frozen uncooked

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the potato, spring onions, horseradish and mackerel, then shape into 8 even-size cakes. Roll the fish cakes in the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip in the egg, followed by the breadcrumbs. Cover and chill until ready to cook. Can be prepared up to a day ahead, or frozen.
  2. Gently grill or shallow-fry the fish cakes for 5-6 mins on each side until crunchy, golden brown and hot all the way through. Serve with salad and lemon wedges.
Try

Making your own dried breadcrumbs

Whizz stale or end crusts of white bread in a food processor. Line a baking sheet with kitchen paper, spread out the crumbs and leave for 24 hours or until completely dry. Store in an airtight container for 1 month. For flavoured breadcrumbs, add a pinch of spices or herbs, such as paprika or thyme, to the processor.

Per serving

427 kcalories, protein 18g, carbohydrate 32g, fat 26 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 2g, sugar 2g, salt 1.76 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, September 2010.

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  • 2010-08-16 12:54:28.873046

    Lindylou commented on this recipe

    Really easy to make, and extremely tasty. I used smoked but not peppered mackerel. Tonight, I'm using Tuna & red onion!

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  • 2010-08-16 13:06:36.902285

    Lindylou rated this recipe

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  • 2010-08-17 15:09:40.00369

    mvclarke rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Excellent; straightforward and very tasty.

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  • 2010-08-19 14:14:31.174463

    Gilbert1874 rated and commented on this recipe

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    Fabulous!

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  • 2010-08-21 07:11:58.870792

    Bramble rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Lovely recipe, simple and tasty. I used leek as I didn't have spring onions and I always add medium oatmeal to my breadcrumbs this gives a real good crunch and very tasty. Will definitely make these again.

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  • 2010-09-01 19:44:42.005059

    Tallie rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This was really easy and simple to make and was a complete success! I added some lemon juice when mixing the ingredients and it gave it a real tang. I shall definately be mking it again :)

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  • 2010-09-16 12:24:43.939804

    Storagebox commented on this recipe

    I made these last week end, froze two and had those yesterday. Absolutely delicious, I will never buy a shop produced fish cake again!

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  • 2010-09-16 12:53:58.811696

    suzy rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    very easy and delicious

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  • 2010-09-19 19:30:32.662647

    Nancy commented on this recipe

    Absolutely delicious, might try a little more horeradish sauce next time.

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    2010-10-15 13:41:40.852136

    AP rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Very easy to make - taste excellent and freeze well too. Have made them twice.

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  • 2010-10-15 16:32:39.646619

    Ange from Bidford-on-Avon commented on this recipe

    These are the lightest fishcakes I have ever eaten, really tasty and soooo easy to make! Definitely worth making up double and freezing them for an even quicker mid-week meal.

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  • 2010-11-08 14:29:40.342169

    Emma rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Really simple and delicious!

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    2011-01-24 18:56:32.297141

    bev commented on this recipe

    fantastic really easy and taste great will definately make again

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  • 2011-02-01 12:58:12.466787

    Bagpuss commented on this recipe

    Really delicious. Only draw back was I only managed to get 6 fish cakes rather than the 8 suggested. Nevertheless, shall definitely be making again.

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  • 2011-02-04 18:54:46.567203

    Carol rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Was worried these would taste too strong but were absolutely delish! Sprayed them with a bit of spray oil and baked them in the oven for 30 mins turning halfway through to keep the fat down and they were lovely, light and crispy. Lovely served with some pickled beetroot.

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    2011-02-10 11:03:23.409737

    Jan commented on this recipe

    Have made these 3 times now, absolutely fantastic! A real hit with all the family. I serve with homemade watercress sauce and mixed salad. Fishcakes freeze really well. I dont fry mine, spray with oil and bake in the oven at 180 for about 20 - 25 mins.

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    2011-02-10 11:03:50.402635

    Jan rated this recipe

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  • 2011-02-16 11:05:59.120368

    ingevdh rated and commented on this recipe

    2 stars

    These tasted nice, but the bones were a real turn-off. I had removed a number of them while preparing (finicky and time-consuming), but we still ended up with bones every other mouthful. The meal took forever! For that reason I probably won't be making them again.

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  • 2011-03-10 19:34:31.402369

    Sarah rated this recipe

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  • 2011-05-10 18:34:47.770287

    Louise commented on this recipe

    These were really nice. I cooked them in the oven at 200 degrees for 15 minutes each side rather than grill or fry them and they came out very well and nicely browned.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 20 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Freezable

Can be frozen uncooked

Ingredients

  • 300g cold mashed potatoes
  • 6 spring onions , thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp horseradish sauce
  • 250g / 9oz peppered mackerel fillets, skinned and flaked
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 egg , beaten
  • 85g dried breadcrumbs
  • sunflower oil , for frying (optional)
  • salad and lemon wedges, to serve
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Per serving

427 kcalories, protein 18g, carbohydrate 32g, fat 26 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 2g, sugar 2g, salt 1.76 g

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