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Home made fish cakes

Author: Alison

Ingredients

  • 75 g potatoes
  • 300 g cod
  • 100 g smoked haddock
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp chives
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • 1 large egg
  • 50 g fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp paprika

Instructions

  • Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks. Place in a pan cover with water and bring to the boil. Simmer until the potatoes are soft but not falling to bits.
  • Drain the potato, mash and place in a bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper
  • Place the fish in a pan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Simmer for a few minutes until the fish is cooked.
  • Drain the fish in a colander and break into chunks, removing skin and bones.
  • Add the fish to the bowl with the potato.
  • Add the lemon zest to the bowl.
  • Chop the herbs into small pieces and add to the bowl.
  • Mix the potato mixture together and shape into four balls.
  • Flatten the balls into a fish cake shape.
  • Beat the egg in a separate bowl and dip each fish cake into the egg, making sure it is well covered.
  • Add the breadcrumbs and paprika into a bowl and mix well.
  • Roll the fish cake in breadcrumbs and place on a baking tray covered with baking parchment.
  • Preheat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7
  • Spray the fish cakes with oil and bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden