Salmon Fish Cakes with Dill and Spinach Sauce

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Salmon Fish Cakes with Dill and Spinach Sauce
in Seafood

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

500 g potatoes , peeled and rinsed
salt
350 g salmon fillets
1/4 chicken stock cube
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
1 teaspoon anchovy essence ( optional )
pepper
20 g butter
20 g flour , plus extra for dusting
100 ml milk
100 g young spinach leaves
2 tablespoons chopped dill leaves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lemon

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
450
Sugar
3g
Fat
27g
This Salmon Fish Cakes recipe is perfect when you're in the mood for fish. It offers a healthy option while still delivering tasty flavors. Salmon can provide many benefits for your heart and brain. The sauce that accompanies the fish cakes adds a healthy dose of spinach and dill for flavor and nutrition. It compliments the fish cakes well without overpowering them. Best of all, it’s an easy meal to make. Whether cooking for yourself or others, these fish cakes are sure to be a hit!

Instructions

1.Cut the potatoes into small pieces and put them in a large pot with enough cold water to cover them. Add a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
2.Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender. Drain and mash the potatoes.
3.Preheat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.
4.In a saucepan, heat the milk with the bay leaf and chicken stock cube.
5.Add the salmon fillets to the simmering milk and poach for 6-8 minutes until cooked through. Remove the fish from the saucepan and discard the skin. Flake the fish into small pieces, removing any bones.
6.In a large frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the flour. Stir until a paste forms.
7.Gradually pour in the milk used for poaching the fish while whisking constantly to create a smooth sauce. Add the spinach and stir for 2 minutes until the spinach has wilted.
8.Stir in the ketchup, anchovy essence, salt, pepper, dill and the flaked salmon. Add the mashed potatoes and mix everything together.
9.Divide the mixture into 12 golf-sized balls before flattening each into a fish cake. Dust each cake with flour.
10.In a frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the fish cakes and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
11.Transfer the fish cakes onto a baking tray and bake for 10-15 minutes.
12.Squeeze lemon juice over the fish cakes and serve with the spinach sauce on the side.

PROS

Salmon is a healthy fish that is high in protein, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins.
The dill and spinach sauce is a healthy complement to the dish.

CONS

The dish may be too soft or creamy for those who prefer their fish to have more texture.
Picky eaters may not enjoy the spinach sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The salmon in this dish is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which can lower the risk of heart disease. Additionally, the spinach in the sauce provides vitamins and minerals that support good health. The dish is also a good source of protein and carbohydrates.

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