Fish Cakes With Herbed Sauce (German)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 0
Fish Cakes with Herbed Sauce (German) - A delicious and healthy recipe for fish lovers
in Seafood

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 potatoes ( peeled )
1 onion ( divided per Prep Step # 1 )
9 ounces white fish fillets ( skinned & bones removed )
9 ounces smoked fish fillets ( skinned & bones removed , may use shrimp as I did & see Note below )
flour ( sml amt for dusting )
canola oil ( for shallow frying )
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces mixed herbs ( See note Re Herb Mix )
4 tablespoons Quark ( or sub cream cheese )
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons mustard ( sweet variety )
1 teaspoon lemon juice ( or 4-6 drops Tobasco )
2 eggs ( hard-boiled & roughly chopped )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
345
Sugar
2g
Fat
19g
Fish cakes are a traditional German dish that are enjoyed all over Europe, and this recipe puts a healthy and delicious twist on the classic. By using a combination of white and smoked fish fillets, the fish cakes are full of flavor and provide a variety of different textures. The herbed sauce is a refreshing complement to the rich fish cakes, and the onion-egg mixture adds an extra layer of savory goodness. This recipe is perfect for seafood lovers who want to try something new and enjoy a flavorful and healthy meal.

Instructions

1.Boil the potatoes, then mash them and set aside to cool
2.In a food processor, chop half of the onion until fine, then add the white and smoked fish fillets and pulse until combined
3.Add the chopped herbs and the cooled mashed potatoes, and pulse again until well combined
4.Form the mixture into small patties, dust with flour, and set aside
5.Heat the canola oil in a frying pan over medium heat, and fry the patties for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown
6.Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix the quark (or cream cheese), milk, mayonnaise, sweet mustard, and lemon juice (or Tobasco) until well combined
7.Finely chop the remaining onion and mix it with the chopped eggs in a separate bowl
8.Serve the fish cakes hot with the herbed sauce and the onion-egg mixture on the side

PROS

Fish cakes are a great way to get more healthy omega-3 fatty acids into your diet, and this recipe uses both white and smoked fish fillets for extra flavor
The herbed sauce is a delicious and refreshing accompaniment to the fish cakes
This recipe is gluten-free if you use a gluten-free flour for dusting

CONS

This recipe requires a food processor and some shaping skills to form the fish cakes, so it may not be the easiest recipe for beginners
Frying the fish cakes in canola oil makes them higher in calories and fat than if they were baked or grilled

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Fish is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been linked to reducing inflammation and improving heart health
The herbs used in this recipe, such as parsley, chives, and dill, are rich in antioxidants and may have anti-inflammatory properties as well

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