Easy Fish Cakes with Tartar Sauce
Easy Fish Cakes with Tartar Sauce are a delightful seafood dish that balances crispy, flaky fish with a creamy, zesty sauce. These flavorful cakes are perfect for any occasion, from casual lunches to elegant dinner parties. With a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can quickly create a crowd-pleasing meal that impresses both family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large starchy potatoes (about 400g), peeled and chopped
- 300g fresh cod fillets, cooked and flaked
- 1 cup (100g) panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion (50g), finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup (120g) mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp dill pickles, finely chopped
Instructions
- Boil the chopped potatoes until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash once cooled.
- Flake the cooked cod fillets into bite-sized pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, flaked cod, onion, panko breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix gently to combine.
- Form the mixture into small patties about half an inch thick and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the tartar sauce, mix mayonnaise with lemon juice and dill pickles until well combined.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fish cake (75g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg