Mary Berry Salmon Fish Cakes Recipes

THE BEST SALMON FISH CAKES

Steps:

• Heat the grill.
• Place 450g floury potatoes, cut into chunks, in a pan of water, bring to the boil, cover and cook for 12-15 mins until tender. Drain and leave to steam-dry, then mash.
• Meanwhile, season 350g salmon fillet and grill for 5-6 mins until just cooked. Cool for a few mins, then break into large flakes.
• Mix the potato, 2 tsp tomato ketchup, 1 tsp English mustard, the zest of ½ lemon, 1 heaped tbsp chopped parsley, 1 heaped tbsp chopped dill and some seasoning. Lightly mix in the salmon, taking care not to break it up too much.
• Shape into 4 large fish cakes.
• Put 3 tbsp plain flour, 1 beaten egg and 100g dried breadcrumbs in 3 shallow dishes. Dip the cakes into the flour, dust off any excess, then dip in the egg, and finally coat in breadcrumbs.
• Heat 4 tbsp sunflower oil in a large pan. Fry the cakes over a medium-low heat for 3-4 mins each side until deep golden and heated through.
• Serve with salad and lemon wedges.

SALMON FISH CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7. Place the salmon fillets on a large sheet of kitchen foil and raise the edges slightly so it will hold a little liquid. Season generously with salt and pepper before adding the wine (or water if not using wine). Gather the edges of the foil up to seal the packet, place in a roasting tin and bake for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven, carefully open the foil to let out the steam and leave to cool.
• Meanwhile, cook the potato in a saucepan of boiling salted water until tender. Drain, mash well with the butter and stir in the tartare sauce and lemon zest.
• Flake the salmon away from the skin and add to the potato mixture along with the peas and spring onions. Carefully fold the vegetables and salmon into the potato mixture until just combined (try not to the break up the salmon flakes). Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the egg, flour and breadcrumbs in three wide, shallow dishes. Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7 and line a baking tray with baking paper. Remove the chilled fishcake mixture from the fridge and carefully shape into four smooth patties. Coat each patty first in the flour, then the egg, then the breadcrumbs. Use one hand for the dry ingredients and another for the wet to stop you getting breadcrumbs on your fingers!
• Bake the fishcakes for 15 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs have turned golden. Serve immediately.

MARY BERRY'S VERY POSH FISHCAKES

Steps:

• Cook time: 40 minutes plus cooling 1. Preheat the oven 200°C/180°C fan/Gas 6. 2. Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for about 15 minutes or until tender, then drain and mash well before setting aside to cool. 3. To cook the haddock, arrange the fillets, skin side up, on a sheet of foil and fold over the fish to make a parcel. Place on a baking tray and bake in the oven for about 15 minutes or until just cooked. Open the foil and peel the skin from each of the fillets, then set aside in the tin to cool in the juices. Leave the oven switched on and place a baking sheet inside to get very hot. 4. When the fish is cold, remove from the tin (reserving the juices) and flake large pieces into a bowl (see tip). Add the mash, mix gently to combine and season with salt and pepper. Chill in the fridge while you make the sauce. 5. Melt the 15g (½oz) of butter in a small saucepan, add the 15g (½oz) of flour and whisk over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes until smooth. Heat the milk in a separate pan, then gradually whisk into the butter and flour roux until you have a thick smooth sauce. Add the mustard, lemon juice, Parmesan and parsley, along with 2 tablespoons of the reserved fish cooking juices. Tip into a bowl and leave to cool for 15 minutes. 6. Divide the fish mixture into quarters and shape into four even-sized balls. Using your thumbs, make a deep well in the centre of each ball and spoon in thick cooled sauce until it comes to within 1cm (½in) of the top. Push some of the fish mixture on top so the cheese sauce is encased within the ball, then place on a board and press down a little to flatten into a fishcake (see tips). 7. Beat the egg for the coating in a shallow bowl, sprinkle the flour on to a plate and add the breadcrumbs to another plate. Coat each fishcake all over, first in the flour, then in the egg and finally the breadcrumbs, pressing the breadcrumbs in well and up the sides to ensure the fishcake is fully covered. Set aside on a plate until ready to cook. 8. Heat the oil and butter in a large frying pan, add the fishcakes and carefully fry over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden all over. Transfer to the hot baking sheet and slide into the oven to cook for 15 minutes or until piping hot inside 9. Serve hot with the lemon wedges. PREPARE AHEAD: Can be made the day before. Pan-fry up to 8 hours ahead and cook in the oven (preheated as in step 1) for 30 minutes to serve. FREEZE: Freezes well uncooked. MARY'S EVERYDAY TIPS: Try to keep the fish in fairly chunky flakes, so the fishcakes have a good texture. Panko breadcrumbs are my favourite as they stay crisp during cooking and give a lovely texture. Different brands vary in coarseness, however, and it's best to use very fine breadcrumbs for this recipe. If yours are coarse, place in a resealable freezer bag and bash with a rolling pin to make them finer. You may prefer to shape the fishcakes using wet hands - this makes it easier to handle the mash. It can be tricky to re-shape the balls once they are filled with sauce, hence not filling them quite to the top. If you have any of the fondant sauce left over, warm through in a small milk pan and serve on the side.