Thai salmon fishcakes with potato wedges and low fat tartar
sauce
For the
fishcakes
350g/12oz mashed potato
150g/5½oz salmon, poached and flaked
50g/13/4oz frozen sweetcorn,
defrosted
1 red chilli, deseeded and
chopped
2 tablespoons fresh coriander,
chopped
1 teaspoon oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the potato wedges
2 medium baking potatoes, cut into wedges
1 teaspoon oil for brushing
For the tartar sauce
2 tablespoons virtually fat free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon light crème fraîche
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon horseradish sauce
To make the fishcakes combine all the ingredients in a large
bowl and season well. Form into 6 patties using floured hands, then chill for at least 15
minutes. Meanwhile make the potato wedges. Place the
potatoes in a pan of boiling water and boil for 5 minutes, then drain. Place the wedges on to a
baking sheet and brush with the oil. Place under a preheated grill for 6-8 minutes, turning
occasionally until tender and golden brown. Brush the fishcakes with a little oil and grill for
3-4 minutes on each side until golden. Make the tartar sauce by combining all the
ingredients. Serve with the fishcakes, potato wedges and salad or steamed vegetables such as
peppers, mangetout and beansprouts.
Serves 2
Not suitable for freezing
How we adapted this recipe:
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Home made fishcakes are generally lower in fat than bought ones.
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Using an oily fish, like salmon, instead of a white fish, like cod, increases the content of omega 3 oil, which is protective against heart
disease. The recommended amount of oily fish to consume is 1 portion per week.
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Grilling the fish cakes means that you will use less fat than if you were frying.
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The sweetcorn in the fishcakes increases the fibre content.
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Potato wedges are lower in fat than fried or oven chips.
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Virtually fat free mayonnaise is lower in fat than ordinary mayonnaise.
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