Pea & salmon fishcake recipe | Jamie Oliver recipes (2024)

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Salmon fishcakes

With sweet peas, potatoes & chives

  • Dairy-freedf

With sweet peas, potatoes & chives

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“A simple and really tasty fishcake recipe that's easy for the kids to help out with. This is recipe is just as delicious made with tinned tuna, or you could swap the regular potatoes for a few sweet potatoes. Have fun! ”

Serves 4 (makes 8 fishcakes)

Cooks In1 hour 30 minutes

DifficultyNot too tricky

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Nutrition per serving
  • Calories 383 19%

  • Fat 16.5g 24%

  • Saturates 2.8g 14%

  • Sugars 1.5g 2%

  • Protein 25g 50%

  • Carbs 31.9g 12%

Of an adult's reference intake

Pea & salmon fishcake recipe | Jamie Oliver recipes (3)

recipe adapted from

The Kitchen Garden Project

By Jamie Oliver

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Ingredients

  • 50 g fresh or frozen peas
  • 600 g potatoes
  • ½ a bunch of fresh chives , (15g)
  • 2 x 180g tins of salmon , from sustainable sources
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon plain flour , plus extra for dusting
  • 1 large free-range egg
  • olive oil

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Pea & salmon fishcake recipe | Jamie Oliver recipes (4)

recipe adapted from

The Kitchen Garden Project

By Jamie Oliver

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Method

  1. Half-fill a large saucepan with cold water and add a tiny pinch of salt.
  2. Place on a high heat and bring to the boil. Meanwhile…
  3. If using fresh peas, pod them into a bowl, then leave to one side.
  4. Use a Y-shaped peeler to peel the potatoes, then chop into 1cm chunks on a chopping board.
  5. Once the water is boiling, carefully add the potatoes, bring back to the boil, then turn the heat down to medium and simmer gently for around 10 minutes, or until cooked through, adding the peas for the last 2 minutes. Meanwhile…
  6. Finely chop the chives and add them to a mixing bowl.
  7. Drain the salmon in a sieve over the sink .
  8. Add the salmon to the bowl, using a fork to flake it into small chunks.
  9. Once cooked, drain the potatoes and peas in a colander over the sink then leave them to cool completely. Meanwhile…
  10. Use a microplane to finely grate the lemon zest, then add it to the bowl along with the flour.
  11. Crack in the egg and season with a tiny pinch of pepper.
  12. Once cool, tip the potatoes and peas back into the pan and use a potato masher to mash them really well.
  13. Add the mash to the bowl, then mix together until really well combined.
  14. Sprinkle a little flour over a clean work surface and onto a large plate.
  15. Divide the mixture into 8 and use your hands to pat and shape each ball into a fishcake, roughly 2cm thick.
  16. Place them onto the floured plate, dusting your hands and the top of each fish cake lightly with flour as you go.
  17. Place a large frying pan on a medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  18. Carefully place the fishcakes into the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until crisp and golden, turning carefully with a fish slice.
  19. Cut the zested lemon into wedges.
  20. Serve the fishcakes with some seasonal green veg or a fresh green salad and lemon wedges for squeezing over.

Tips

This recipe is so tasty that it’s a really good idea to double or triple the quantities and freeze batches for another day – just make sure you defrost them thoroughly before using, then follow the cooking instructions above.

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FAQs

How long to cook salmon in the oven Jamie Oliver? ›

Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in a large clean roasting tray – cut each in half if they don't fit. Lay the rosemary on top and drizzle with olive oil. Gently rub the oil and rosemary all over the fish, and season. Bake for 20 minutes or until just cooked.

What is the process of fishcake? ›

Once your fish is drained, boil and peel your potatoes and then use a fork to mash your fish and potatoes together in a bowl. Into this mixture, stir in the eggs, chopped parsley, diced onion, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. Divide your mixture into 8 patties and then fry in some butter or oil.

What if fish cake mixture is too wet? ›

Add the mash to the fish and onion. Mix well. TIP: Make sure your mixture is not to wet, you will need to form patties from it. If it is too wet, add a little flour.

Can you cook Aldi salmon fishcakes from frozen? ›

OVEN: Place on a baking tray on the middle shelf of a preheated oven for the time specified. FROM CHILLED: Fan 180°C/Electric 200°C/Gas 6 for 20 mins. FROM FROZEN: Fan 180°C/Electric 200°C/Gas 6 for 35 mins. Ensure product is thoroughly cooked and piping hot throughout.

Is it better to pan fry or oven bake salmon? ›

Pan-frying or pan-searing is one of the best ways to cook salmon fillets. It's quick, easy, and gives the fish that perfect crispy, crunchy skin. A simple pan-fried salmon is the secret to a flavorful and healthy weeknight dinner in 30 minutes or less.

Do you cook salmon in the oven covered or uncovered? ›

Baked salmon is best when cooked at 425°F in the oven.

Even thicker fillets don't take long. We recommend baking the salmon uncovered. Simply rub the fillets with a little oil, sprinkle them with salt and pepper, then place them in the roasting pan skin-side down before popping them in the oven.

How do you know when fish cakes are done? ›

But without specifically pan-frying the sides, they won't go golden. Remove once the fish cakes are golden on each side. It only takes around 1 1/2 minutes.

Why do fish cakes fall apart when cooked? ›

If you add too much egg, for instance, or the canned fish isn't properly drained, the mixture will be too wet and the cakes will fall apart. Too many breadcrumbs, on the other hand, will make your cakes dry and crumbly.

What is the pink in fish cake? ›

This processed roll is primarily made of frozen surimi (processed, pureed whitefish), while the pink swirl comes from food coloring. Invented in the 1800s and prepared by slicing and steaming, narutomaki has a history of gracing traditional noodle soups, such as ramen and soba.

Why are my fish cakes rubbery? ›

It was also found that mixing of the ingredients at low speed (less than 100 rpm) in a dough mixer gave the best texture, higher speed and sharp blades leading to rubbery texture.

Why are my fish cakes sloppy? ›

Another tip: before you shape and refrigerate the cakes, fry off a small piece of the mixture. Taste it, season it to perfection and, if it is too sloppy, add a little bit of flour (you can use a gluten-free one if you prefer).

How to thicken up fish cake? ›

Put the remaining egg in a shallow bowl, and tip the flour and breadcrumbs on to separate saucers. Dip each fishcake in turn into the flour, the egg, and finally the breadcrumbs until thoroughly coated. Put into the fridge for at least half an hour to firm up.

Who sells salmon fish cakes? ›

ASDA 4 Classic Salmon Fishcakes - ASDA Groceries.

What are the ingredients in Aldi fish cakes? ›

Dyed Smoked Haddock (Haddock (Melanogrammus Aeglefinus) (28%) (𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡), Salt, Colours: Curcumin, Paprika Extract), Potato, 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫 (𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Haddock (Melanogrammus Aeglefinus) (10%) (𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡), Water, Rapeseed Oil, Potato Flake, Double Cream (𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤), Cheddar Cheese (𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐤), ...

How do you cook store bought fish cakes? ›

Brush liberally with cooking oil and place on an oven proof tray, put into an oven preheated 200°C / 180°C Fan / Gas Mark 6 and cook for approx 35-40 mins.

How does Gordon Ramsay cook salmon in the oven? ›

Fold the edges of the foil tightly together over the salmon to seal, leaving some space in the parcel for steam to surround and cook the fish. Put the salmon parcel in the roasting tin and cook in the centre of the oven for 25 - 30 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon.

How long should I leave salmon in the oven? ›

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place salmon, skin side down, on a non-stick baking sheet or in a non-stick pan with an oven-proof handle. Bake until salmon is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes.

What is the best temperature to cook salmon and how long? ›

At 400°F (C), a piece of salmon takes about 10-15 minutes to bake, or until the temperature reaches 135 degrees at its thickest, most internal part. At 425°F (215°C), you'll want to aim for four to six minutes per half-inch of thickness for the most tender, buttery fillets possible.

How do you know when salmon is done in the oven? ›

Firmness: When you press down gently on the flesh with a fork or your finger, it should feel slightly resistant but still give way easily. Cooked salmon should be firm but still moist. If the salmon is still hard or resists your fork, it needs more time to cook. If it is dry, it may be overcooked.

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