Peppered mackerel fishcakes
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 4
Use up leftover mash to create a comforting, good-value family meal
Ingredients
- 300g cold mashed potato
- 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
Method
- STEP 1
In a large bowl, mix together the potato, spring onions, horseradish and mackerel, then shape into 8 even-size cakes. Roll the fishcakes 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.
- STEP 2
Gently grill or shallow-fry the fishcakes for 5-6 mins on each side until crunchy, golden brown and hot all the way through. Serve with salad and lemon wedges.
