Scottish Fish Cakes

Elevate your seafood experience with these traditional Scottish Fish Cakes—crispy, golden patties filled with a flavorful blend of flaky haddock or cod, creamy mashed potatoes, and a touch of fresh parsley and chives. This hearty recipe pairs tender white fish gently poached in milk with buttery potatoes, forming a rustic yet refined comfort food. Coated in crunchy breadcrumbs and pan-fried to perfection, these fish cakes boast a delightful mix of textures and flavors, making them an irresistible addition to your dining table. Perfectly seasoned and quick to prepare, they're ideal as a weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve them piping hot with tartar sauce or a simple green salad for a taste of Scotland that’s both authentic and satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Potatoes
• 300 g White fish fillets (e.g., haddock or cod, skinless and boneless)
• 250 ml Milk
• 30 g Butter
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp Fresh chives, finely chopped
• 2 large Eggs
• 50 g All-purpose flour
• 100 g Breadcrumbs
• 3 tbsp Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks. Place them in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 12-15 minutes or until tender, then drain and mash with 15 g of butter. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 2

In a shallow pan, combine the fish fillets and milk. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 6-8 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily. Remove the fish and set aside to cool. Reserve the milk for another recipe or discard.

Step 3

Flake the cooked fish into small pieces using a fork, removing any bones you may find.

Step 4

In a large bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, flaked fish, parsley, chives, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is well combined.

Step 5

Shape the mixture into 8 equal-sized patties, about 2 cm thick. Place them on a plate and chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to firm up.

Step 6

Set up a breading station: place the flour on one plate, the beaten eggs in a shallow bowl, and the breadcrumbs on another plate.

Step 7

Coat each fish cake in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Ensure each cake is evenly coated.

Step 8

Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry the fish cakes in batches for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 9

Remove the cooked fish cakes and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 10

Serve hot with a side of tartar sauce, salad, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1394.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2166.7

Total Fat 90.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 615.7mg	0%
Sodium 4602.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 237.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.5g	0%
Total Sugars 26.4g
Protein 113.8g	0%

Vitamin D 800.2IU	0%
Calcium 600.4mg	0%
Iron 15.9mg	0%
Potassium 4264.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.6%

Protein: 20.6%

Carbs: 42.8%