

Salmon and ginger fish cakes
Photographer: Melanie Jenkins
First published: Nov 2017
A simple and really tasty salmon and ginger fish cake recipe. High in iron, fibre and protein with easy gluten-free and low-FODMAP options.
Serves: 4
Time to make: 25 mins
Total cost: $20.00 / $5.00 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
Units: Metric | Imperial (US)
- 700g new potatoes, halved
- 400g skinless salmon fillet
- 5cm piece ginger, grated
- zest and juice of 1 lime
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 spring onions, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons low-fat plain yoghurt
- 4 tablespoons chipotle sauce
- 6 cups chopped spinach
- 2 cups watercress
Instructions
- Fill a saucepan with lightly salted water and bring to the boil. Cook potatoes for 15 minutes or until tender.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor place salmon and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl and add ginger, lime zest and salt and pepper. Set to one side.
- In a non-stick pan, heat one teaspoon of oil over medium. Cook spring onions until softened and stir 3/4 into salmon mix. Set aside remaining 1/4.
- Drain potatoes and add one quarter to the fish mixture. Mash well then form 4 cakes. Keep remaining potatoes warm.
- In a non-stick pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high. Add fish cakes and cook for 3-4 minutes each side, until golden and cooked through. Cover pan and rest for a few minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine yoghurt, chipotle and lime juice. Remove cakes from the pan. Bring pan back to medium heat and add spinach and 2 tablespoons of water. Cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Serve fish cakes with spinach, remaining spring onions, watercress, potatoes and yoghurt sauce. Garnish with a lemon or lime wedge and fresh herbs if you like.
Variations
Make it gluten free: Check chipotle is gluten free.
Make it low FODMAP: Use green tips of spring onions only, and chipotle sauce without onion or garlic.
HFG tip
NOTE: If you have a nut allergy and are using packaged goods in recipes, please check the allergen warning on the packet regarding nuts.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 488cal
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Kilojoules 2040kJ
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Protein 25g
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Total fat 27g
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–Saturated fat 7g
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Carbohydrates 35g
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–Sugars 5g
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Dietary fibre 6g
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Sodium 490mg
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Calcium 130mg
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Iron 5mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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