Fancy Fish Cakes Recipes

FANCY FISH CAKES

Steps:

• Steam potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer potatoes to large bowl and mash.
• Steam fish until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
• Transfer fish to plate; cool 5 minutes.
• Flake fish and add to potatoes.
• Mix in shrimp, smoked salmon, green onions, dill and lemon peel.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Using about 1/3 cupful at a time, shape fish mixture into 12 balls; flatten into 1/2-inch-thick cakes.
• Coat each cake with breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.
• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
• Working in batches, sauté fish cakes until brown and heated through, adding more oil as needed, about 3 minutes per side.

CLASSIC FAMILY FISH CAKES

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in boiling, salted water and drain and mash well when tender.
• Meanwhile, place the fish in a saute or frying pan and cover with boiling water; Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes until just cooked.
• Drain the fish and remove the skin; Flake the fish with a fork, discarding any bones.
• Mix together the potatoes, fish, boiled egg, chives and salt and pepper; Using your hands, shape the mixture into 4 or 8 even sized cakes.
• Dust the fish cakes with the seasoned flour, dip in the beaten egg, then coat in the breadcrumbs, making sure they are fully covered.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan and shallow-fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until crisp and golden.