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Salmon Fish Cakes

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Salmon Fish Cakes

Classic British salmon fish cakes with mashed potato and dill. Coating the shaped patties thoroughly in breadcrumbs before frying gives them their crisp, golden exterior while keeping the soft salmon and potato filling intact underneath.

Total time
30 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
British

Ingredients

400gcooked salmon, flaked
500gmashed potato
3 tbspfresh dill, chopped
1 tbsplemon zest
2 tbspcapers, chopped
1egg
salt and pepperto taste
1 cupbreadcrumbs
3 tbspvegetable oil
lemon wedges and tartare sauceto serve

Instructions

1

Mix salmon, mash, dill, lemon zest, capers and egg. Season.

2

Shape into 8 patties. Coat in breadcrumbs.

3

Fry in oil 4 minutes per side.

4

Drain on paper towel.

5

Serve with lemon and tartare sauce.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
528
Protein
28.3g
Fat
30.1g
Carbs
38.1g
Fiber
4g
Sodium
842mg

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