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Easy Potato Fish Cakes
Got leftover mashed potatoes? This recipe for potato fish cakes is the best way to give them a new life! They're crisp on the outside, tender on the inside and perfect for a simple, yet satisfying dinner.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 5m⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- skillet
- bowl
- oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Pat the fish dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the fish and sauté until just cooked through and beginning to flake, about ⏱️ 4-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Be careful not to overcook.
3
Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly, then flake into medium pieces with a fork.
4
Wipe out the skillet and return it to medium heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter, then sauté the shallot until soft and translucent, about ⏱️ 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about ⏱️ 30 seconds. Do not let them brown. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
5
Add the mashed potatoes, parsley, egg, ¼ cup breadcrumbs, salt and a few grinds of black pepper to the bowl. Mix to combine.
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6
Add the flaked fish and gently mix, keeping some larger pieces intact. If the mixture feels too loose, add more breadcrumbs 1-2 tablespoons at a time until it firms up.
7
Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape into patties about ½ inch thick. Place on a parchment-lined tray and chill for ⏱️ 15-20 minutes to firm up.
8
Spread the remaining ¼ cup breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl or plate. Lightly press each fishcake into the crumbs on both sides, just enough to give a thin coating.
9
Preheat the oven to 375℉. Wipe out the skillet and place over medium high heat. Pour in enough oil to coat the bottom, then add the fishcakes in batches.
10
Fry until golden and crisp, about ⏱️ 3-4 minutes per side, adjusting heat as needed.
11
Drain briefly on paper towels, then transfer to the oven and cook for ⏱️ 10 minutes.
12
Serve warm with plenty of lemon wedges and a little bit of melted butter drizzled over the top.
lemon wedges (for serving)
Nutrition Facts
calories
207 kcal
fat Content
10 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
188 mg
protein Content
14 g
trans Fat Content
0.2 g
cholesterol Content
60 mg
carbohydrate Content
16 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
unsaturated Fat Content
5 g
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