A Tasty Store-Cupboard Standby: Low-Calorie Salmon & Herb Fish-Cakes Recipe (285 Calories)
A Tasty Store-Cupboard Standby:
Low-Calorie Salmon & Herb Fish-Cakes Recipe
(285 Calories)
A Tasty Store-Cupboard Standby: Low-Calorie Salmon & Herb Fish-Cakes Recipe (285 Calories)
I love store-cupboard and leftover recipes, but, I often forget to write them down and many a “thrown together” tasty meal idea has been lost, as it is almost impossible to replicate them again. This was one such recipe, but this time I remembered to jot down how I made these tasty little fish-cakes, and as well as being a delicious lunch-time meal, they are also low in calories, which is a “win-win” situation for me! By using a little flour to coat them, as opposed to bread crumbs, and by omitting the usual mayonnaise (or egg), these rather rustic, chunky fish-cakes came in at only 285 calories per portion – that’s two fat fish-cakes each. The cucumber ribbon salad that accompanied them is not “0” calories, as my photo says below, but, it is almost not worth adding the calories, as a 50g portion of cucumber is only 5 calories, and as we only had about half of that each, I can be forgiven for not adding the calories into the meal…….but, you add them if you wish!
The whole concept of all my “diet” recipes, and I DO hate that expression “diet food”, is to make them tasty, filling and NOT the usual diet food. So, you WILL see burger, risotto and kebab recipes amongst my 5:2 diet recipes, as well as stuff on toast, curries and breakfast treats such as pancakes. These fish-cakes would be perfect when served as a family meal, with chips or seasonal vegetables, and although they are low calories, they certainly don’t lack in flavour and taste. They are easy to whip up, and if you make this recipe and it’s only for one person, than the other portion can be frozen, before they are cooked, for another day.
A Tasty Store-Cupboard Standby: Low-Calorie Salmon & Herb Fish-Cakes Recipe (285 Calories)
Although I have suggested making these fish-cakes with tinned salmon, they would also be excellent if made with fresh salmon too. One tip I want to share, is to be very patient when you cook them. They need to be cooked over a low heat and be turned regularly, so they heat right through and become a lovely golden brown and crispy on the outside. One aspect of cooking low-fat, is to add as much flavour as you can into a recipe, and I have achieved that by adding capers, fresh herbs and some Tabasco in these fish-cakes. Obviously, do adapt the recipe to taste, omitting the Tabasco sauce and/or capers if you like.
A Tasty Store-Cupboard Standby: Low-Calorie Salmon & Herb Fish-Cakes Recipe (285 Calories)
I hope this “Fish on Friday” recipe has inspired some of my readers to make these, whether you be on a diet or not, these are hearty, rustic cakes of fishy loveliness. I bet they will make a brilliant fish-cake sarnie (sandwich) too, either in pitta bread or between thick slices of home-made bread (on a non diet day of course!) with a smidgen of tartare sauce or even KETCHUP! That’s all for today, look out for more recipes over the weekend – I have some baking recipes to share, some “Sous Vide” fish recipes, as well as some seasonal vegetable recipes. Have a great weekend, and see you soon, Karen
A Tasty Store-Cupboard Standby: Low-Calorie Salmon & Herb Fish-Cakes Recipe (285 Calories)
Low-Calorie Salmon & Herb Fishcakes
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| Serves | 2 |
| Prep time | 45 minutes |
| Cook time | 10 minutes |
| Total time | 55 minutes |
| Allergy | Fish |
| Meal type | Lunch, Main Dish, Snack, Starter |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Freezable, Pre-preparable, Serve Hot |
| Occasion | Casual Party, Easter |
| Region | British |
| By author | Karen S Burns-Booth |
Ingredients
- 213g tin of wild salmon (165g drained)
- 140g cold mashed potatoes
- 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon capers, drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon plain flour
- 2 to 4 sprays of low-fat spray oil, such as Fry Light
Note
Tasty and hearty home-made fish-cakes which are only 285 calories per portion of two fat fish-cakes, and are made with leftover mashed potato and store-cupboard tinned salmon. Packed with fresh herbs and a dash of Tabasco to add a spicy kick, these are perfect for anyone following a low-calorie diet such as the 5:2 diet (for fast days) and Weight Watchers.
Directions
| Step 1 | Mash the tinned salmon in a bowl, discarding the skin and bones if you wish. |
| Step 2 | Add the mashed potato, chopped herbs and capers to the salmon and mix thoroughly. Add the Tabasco, salt and pepper to taste, mix well again. |
| Step 3 | Roll the mixture on a lightly floured board into a sausage shape, and then wrap in cling-film and chill for at least 30 minutes in the freezer. |
| Step 4 | When you are ready to cook the fish-cakes, take the mixture out of the freezer and cut into 4 cakes, or thinner ones if you wish, although thicker ones are best, as you will use less flour and oil. Dust each fish-cake in a little flour, so they are completely covered. |
| Step 5 | Spray the low-fat oil into a large non-stick frying pan that is big enough to take all of the fish-cakes on one layer and heat over a medium heat. |
| Step 6 | Cook the fish-cakes over a low heat turning carefully every few minutes, until they are golden brown and warm right through. |
| Step 7 | Serve immediately with fresh chopped herbs, a wedge of lemon and a salad of cucumber ribbons, or a green salad. (50g cucumber is only 5 calories) |
| Step 8 | Add 26 calories for a tablespoon of light tartare sauce. |
As these fish-cakes have fresh herbs in them, I am entering them into my own Herbs challenge, formerly called Herbs on Saturday, and now sporting a new badge and name – Cooking with Herbs. If you have cooked with herbs , why don’t you join in here:
– Cooking with Herbs Challenge –
I’m also adding this recipe to the lovely Melissa’s Foodie Friday Blog Hop!
Melissa @ A Room for Two with a View says
Oh. My. Goodness. Just when I thought my salmon cakes couldn’t get any better, you raise the bar by adding leftover mashed potatoes! Seriously, I can’t wait to try this recipe!
Thanks for sharing this, Karen, and I hope you will link up this wonderful recipe and any others you like at my Foodie Friday Blog Hop at A Room for Two with a View. I know my readers would love it!
Have a fantastic Foodie Friday and a wonderful weekend!
Melissa
Karen says
Thanks Melissa! I would be REALLY happy to share this on your blog hop and I will add the link as soon as I have commented here! Karen
Dominic says
you know my mum always makes her salmon fish cakes with tinned salmon and I think they make them taste exceptional and unlike anything else, so I would always use tinned like you’ve done… they look so tasty, I’d quite like a couple right now xx
Karen says
You are SO right Dom – tinned salmon makes the best fish cakes! Karen
foodie@foodieportal.com says
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Karen says
Thanks for the invite, I will pop over and have a look and join! Karen
Janice says
These look so good. I love a fish cake, reminds me of childhood!
Karen says
Thanks Janice, these are very “Retro”! Karen
Amy says
Fabulous recipe. A good fish cake recipe is one that should be a staple for everyone — they’re pure comfort food. And if they can be made out of store-cupboard ingredients for low calories, even better x
Karen says
Thanks Amy, I agree, a simple recipe that is low in a calories, a win win recipe! Karen
Natalie Stewart says
Easiest 5:2 day yet…… Carrot soup for lunch (delicious) and salmon fish cakes for dinner, yum yum yum this is a great diet for foodies and even easier with great recipes like these – thanks so much! P.s. Can’t wait to try the crumpets on a non-diet day.
Karen says
Thanks Natalie, it is easy when you have tasty recipes to hand isn’t it? Karen
Caroline says
Thanks for this recipe: I’m at the beginning of 5:2 and this was the first time I’ve not still been hungry when I finished eating on a fast day! Delicious enough to have any day, too.
Karen says
Thanks Caroline! I try to create recipes that don’t shout “diet”, and these are one of my favourite meals for a fast day, Karen
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Karen says
Thanks so much! I will pop over and join in! Karen
Angela says
These were good. Sustaining for a fast day. I made half with tinned tuna and the other half with salmon as hubby dislikes salmon. I will be making them again. Thank you Karen.