How to Make Fish Cakes

Enjoyed throughout Atlantic Canada and the Maritime, fish cakes are a classic dish. Although some people enjoy them for breakfast, many others eat them for lunch and dinner as well.

Ingredients

  • 450g cooked fish
  • 2 potatoes, cooked and peeled
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh, chopped parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 130g breadcrumbs
  • 1 onion, diced
  • Butter, melted in microwave
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Fresh Fish Method

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    Poach the fish in milk or water until flaky. Cod is a favorite choice, but salmon is preferred by some. You can also use haddock. Make sure you get rid of all the skin and bones after cooking them.
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    Boil the potatoes and peel them.
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    Place the fish and potatoes in a bowl and mash them together with a fork. They should be mixed together well.
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    Mix the eggs, parsley, onion, and breadcrumbs. Add to the fish and potato. Add salt and pepper for flavor. Stir well.
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    Form the mixture into 8 patties, lightly forming it into rounded flat patties.
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    Fry in butter or oil. Turn once until golden brown.
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Method 2
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Canned Salmon Method

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    Buy a large can of salmon from the store.
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    Open the can and drain out the liquid.
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    Add egg and breadcrumbs. Stir.
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    Form into patties and fry.
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    Your delicious fish cakes are ready!
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    What sauce will go with spaghetti and haddock fish cakes?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    A cream based sauce - carbonara or alfredo.
  • Question
    Should I poach the fish before making the fish cakes?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You can poach, bake, grill or steam the fish before making any type of seafood pattie or cake.
  • Question
    Can I use canned crab meat for this?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Yes.
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Article SummaryX

To make fish cakes, begin by poaching your cod, hammock, or salmon until the fish is flaky. Alternatively, you could use canned fish, if you prefer. Once your fish is drained, boil and peel your potatoes and then use a fork to mash your fish and potatoes together in a bowl. Into this mixture, stir in the eggs, chopped parsley, diced onion, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. Divide your mixture into 8 patties and then fry in some butter or oil. For a quick canned fish version of fish cakes, scroll down!

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