These healthy fish cakes with potato and chives contain very few ingredients and come together in minutes. They make a delicious and nutritious weeknight meal idea the whole family will enjoy!
I think that great tasting food does not need to be complicated and these easy healthy fish cakes with potato and chives are a good example.
Fish cakes make a fantastic easy meal idea that you know will go down well with the family. Not everyone might be keen on eating baked, poached or steamed fish, but everyone will like a fish cake! Especially children. Children love breaded anything (personal experience) so I use breadcrumbs to make all sorts of healthy ingredients more appealing. They won’t eat grilled chicken but they’ll devour these breaded chicken fingers! They may not be too keen on baked salmon but love breaded salmon fish fingers. And they also absolutely love these soft and creamy fish cakes!
These healthy fish cakes are crispy on the outside and velvety smooth on the inside.
How to make healthy fish cakes
Making your own fish cakes is a breeze! Simply cook the fish (frozen or fresh, see more on that below), drain off the water and mash with a fork. In another pot boil the potatoes, drain off the water and mash with a potato masher. These ingredients can be cooked simultaneously.
Then combine the mixtures, add the rest of the ingredients (not the breadcrumbs) and stir thoroughly. Use a potato masher for a smoother finish (see photo above). Form the fish cakes, coat in the breadcrumbs and fry for 2 minutes on each side until golden. Quick, simple and really delicious!
Fish cakes using frozen fish
I used frozen fish to make these easy fish cakes mainly because frozen fish is more readily available and affordable. Which is ideal for an easy, convenient meal. It’s also very easy to prepare (see above). If, however, you prefer to use fresh fish that’s fine too. Just reduce cooking time and cook it with a bit of water. Then remember to drain it well before mashing (as with frozen).
How to make creamy easy fish cakes
I wanted these fish cakes to be not only delicious but also smooth and creamy. So first of all I used potatoes. It is important to mash the potatoes while hot as they will be creamier and won’t have any lumps.
These fish patties have a lovely smooth and creamy texture not only because they contain mashed potatoes but also because I added a bit of cream cheese into the mash. It tastes better too!
It is also important to mash the fish while still hot (this can be done using a fork) and combine it with the mashed potato using a potato masher. It really does make a difference.
Prepare the ingredients in advance
Although these fish potato cakes are super quick and easy to make you can save even more time by preparing the ingredients ahead. You can cook the potatoes as well as the fish in advance. Simply mash them up (see Instructions for more on that), season and once cooled, refrigerate (overnight is fine). When you are ready to make the fish cakes combine both mixtures, add the chives and mash thoroughly using a potato masher. Form the fish cakes as per instructions.
What to serve with fish cakes
These healthy fish cakes with chives are delicious with a squeeze of lemon or lime juice and a side dish of crispy salad or green beans. They can also be served with a zesty yogurt dip or low fat ranch dipping sauce. This refreshing minty guacamole would work well too.
Can I freeze fish cakes
Yes, you can! Place uncooked fish cakes in an airtight container with parchment paper separating each and freeze for up to 3 months. To defrost place the fish cakes on top of a plate. Fry as per Instructions.
More fish cakes recipes
Love fish cakes? Try these quinoa fish cakes with radish sauce. You might also like these 4-ingredient healthy salmon fish cakes with sweet potato.
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Healthy Fish Cakes with Potato & Chives
Ingredients
- 380 g frozen cod or haddock
- 3 medium potatoes peeled and cubed (they will cook faster)
- 4 tablespoons finely chopped chives
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon each: fine sea salt and white pepper
- 4 tbsp olive oil for frying
- 2-3 tablespoons breadcrumbs for coating
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes until tender. Remove from the heat, drain well, add the cream cheese and mash until smooth while still hot, using a potato masher.
- Meanwhile in another pot cook the fish, covered, from frozen for about 15 minutes (do not overcook) without adding any water - there will be sufficient water from the fish thawing. Stir occasionally to prevent the fish sticking to the pot. Remove from the heat, drain well, then mash with a fork or back of a spoon while still hot.
- Combine the potatoes, fish (they can still be warm) and the rest of the ingredients (not the breadcrumbs) and mix together using a potato masher until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Form small round cakes, coat in breadcrumbs, then heat up some oil (approx. 2 tablespoons) and fry over a medium heat for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Do not overcrowd the pan so you can turn them over easily.
Notes
RECIPE LINK PARTIES
I am bringing my healthy fish cakes with potato recipe to What’s For Dinner? Sunday Link Up.
Hi, I am Monika, welcome to Everyday Healthy Recipes! This blog is all about creatively simple recipes with a healthy twist, old classics with a modern take, and an occasional Polish dish thrown into the mix - all easy to make, healthy and delicious, perfect for everyday cooking. 
I’ve never had fish cakes, but I’ve never seen any that looked as good as yours either! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner Party – Hope to see you again next week!
Thank you! You must try fish cakes, they are really easy to make and everyone usually likes them!