Peppered mackerel fish cakes
Cooking time
Prep: 20 mins Cook: 15 minsSkill level
EasyServings
Serves 4Use up leftover mash to create a comforting, good-value family meal
Nutrition and extra info
Additional info
- Can be frozen uncooked
Nutrition per serving
- kcalories
- 427
- protein
- 18g
- carbs
- 32g
- fat
- 26g
- saturates
- 5g
- fibre
- 2g
- sugar
- 2g
- salt
- 1.76g
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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Method
- 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.
- 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.
Recipe from Good Food magazine, September 2010
Comments, questions and tips
Comments
I made these over the weekend & they were fab. I did change the qty's though - I had 600g of mashed potatoes and 320g of peppered mackerel so I scaled all the other ingredients up to match the fish. I also baked them with just a drizzle of oil for 15mins a side at 200degrees. Will definitely make again & will even make a batch to have in the freezer.
I adapted the recipe as we had dined on a red bream cooked in the oven, so used the leftover fish. Didnt have spring onions either so used half a large onion & chopped really finely. Added some chilli flakes & omitted the horseradish. Also added some fresh parsley. They were really yummy shallow fried & served up with a sweet chilli dip! Will defintely make again!
I love most fish dishes and this simple recipe is no exception. The strong mackerel is complimented with equally strong hourseradish and bring onions, brought together with mash. I did add a level tea spoon of dried chilli flakes which I think adds a dimention and compliments the dish, although the recipe as listed is also very tastey. Highly Recommended and memerable and will be reproduced time and time again.
I made these last night and they were utterly delish, full of flavour - I used butter, salt and pepper when I made my mash. They were even a resounding success with my seven year old. Instead of bread crumbs I used oats and oatbran mixed together and this was nutty and satisfying. Will definately make this again, and again, and again....
I'd actually give this 1 star because I didn't like it at all... however, I'm not a fish eater (wish I was) and every time I try to give it a go, I'm always reminded of why I don't eat fish (apart from tuna & cod/haddock).
I've given it 3 stars on the basis that if I'd have liked fish, it would have been ok and also that my 21 month old ate one of the cakes without any fuss!
For the breadcrumbs I used a jamie oliver recipe of cream crackers, parsley, seasoning, butter & garlic zapped in a blender.
I do have another 5 from the batch in the freezer so will be giving them to my toddler but I won't be making them again.
