Fantastic Fishcakes
Recipe created in partnership with nutritionist Lily Soutter
These summer fish cakes are easy to rustle up for a weeknight lunch or dinner. They’re crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside thanks to their crispy low sugar granola coating, and the mackerel provides a big punch of flavour and is jam-packed full of essential omega 3 fats for brain and heart health. Pair with a side of low-fat creme Fraiche and lemon juice, for a lower-fat alternative to heavier sauces.
INGREDIENTS FOR THE TRAYBAKE
230g potato
100g smoked mackerel, flaked
1 spring onion
1 garlic clove
1 tbsp flour
For the coating
2 slices of wholegrain bread
40g Lizi’s Low Sugar Granola
1 egg
To serve
5g reduced fat creme fraiche
1 lemon
A handful of salad leaves
METHOD TO SERVE 2
- Dice the potato leaving the skin on. Place in a pan of boiling water on a medium heat for 10-12 minutes or until cooked.
- Whilst the potato is boiling, finely chop the spring onion, garlic clove and parsley.
- In a blender or food processor, blend 2 slices of wholemeal bread with 40g Lizi’s Low Sugar Granola, salt and pepper to make the breadcrumb coating. Place granola mixture into a bowl and set aside.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, drain. Using a masher, mash the potato with flour and mix thoroughly. Add in the smoked mackerel, finely chopped spring onion, garlic and parsley and stir in gently until mixed.
- Beat an egg in a separate bowl. Using your hands, shape the potato fish mixture into 4 fish cakes. Brush the fish cakes with the egg mixture and then cover with the granola coating pressing it in slightly to ensure it sticks.
- Place fish cakes on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Drizzle over olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the oven for 18 minutes at 200 degrees celsius.
- In a bowl mix the crème fraiche, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a touch of any leftover parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve fish cakes with Crème Fraiche, a wedge of lemon and fresh salad leaves. Enjoy!
NOTES: Lizi’s Low Sugar Granola: RRP £3.70 for 500g, available from Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons and Ocado.
