Fishcakes
Everyone needs a few bites before the holiday feast begins. With wholesome ingredients and fresh herbs, this simple recipe for an appetizers will truly shine.
Gluten Free Fishcakes
Servings: 10 fishcakes
Calories: 112kcal
Ingredients
- 1 7-ounce salmon fillet skin and bones removed
- 1 7-ounce cod fillet skin and bones removed
- 6 tablespoons ground red lentils divided
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for frying
- Juice and zest of ½ medium lemon
- Kosher or fine sea salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 small handful fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves finely chopped, plus more for serving
- 1 small handful fresh coriander leaves finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons polenta
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- Mayonnaise for serving
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Place the salmon and cod fillets, 2 tablespoons ground red lentils, the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, salt, and pepper into a food processor. Pulse until completely smooth. Add the chopped parsley and coriander leaves and stir well with a spoon. Using your hands, shape the mixture into 10 patties, about ¼-inch thick.
- In a bowl, combine the remaining 4 tablespoons ground red lentils with the polenta.
- Dip each patty first into the beaten egg, letting any excess drip off, then cover them in the lentil/polenta crumbs.
- Heat a large frying pan on medium heat and add about 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the patties and cook for about 4 minutes per side, until crisp and golden.
- Serve hot with extra parsley sprinkled over top, a side of mayonnaise, and lemon wedges for squeezing.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Fishcakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Cholesterol 35mg12%
Sodium 26mg1%
Potassium 258mg7%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 70IU1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg1%
Calcium 12mg1%
Iron 0.9mg5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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