A fail-safe recipe for a speedy fish supper – flaked salmon flavoured with parsley, dill and some secret ingredients
Ingredients
- 450g floury potatoes, cut into chunks
- 350g salmon (about 3 fillets)
- 2 tsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp English mustard
- zest ½ lemon, plus wedges to serve
- 1 heaped tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 heaped tbsp chopped dill
- 3 tbsp plain flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 100g dried breadcrumb
- 4 tbsp sunflower oil
- salad, to serve
Method
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Heat the grill.
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Place 450g floury potatoes, cut into chunks, in a pan of water, bring to the boil, cover and cook for 12-15 mins until tender. Drain and leave to steam-dry, then mash.
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Meanwhile, season 350g salmon fillet and grill for 5-6 mins until just cooked. Cool for a few mins, then break into large flakes.
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Mix the potato, 2 tsp tomato ketchup, 1 tsp English mustard, the zest of ½ lemon, 1 heaped tbsp chopped parsley, 1 heaped tbsp chopped dill and some seasoning. Lightly mix in the salmon, taking care not to break it up too much.
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Shape into 4 large fish cakes.
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Put 3 tbsp plain flour, 1 beaten egg and 100g dried breadcrumbs in 3 shallow dishes. Dip the cakes into the flour, dust off any excess, then dip in the egg, and finally coat in breadcrumbs.
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Heat 4 tbsp sunflower oil in a large pan. Fry the cakes over a medium-low heat for 3-4 mins each side until deep golden and heated through.
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Serve with salad and lemon wedges.