Lime And Coriander Fish Cakes Recipes

LIME AND CORIANDER FISH CAKES

Steps:

• Put potatoes into a large pan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-13min, until tender. Drain thoroughly and leave to steam dry in a colander for 5min. Return potatoes to pan, mash with plenty of seasoning, until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, put the salmon in a medium pan with 400ml water. Bring to the boil over medium heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for 4-5min, until fish is opaque and just cooked. Carefully remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with kitchen paper. When cool enough to handle, flake into large chunks, discarding skin (if present).
• Add flaked salmon, prawns, spring onions, coriander, sweet chilli sauce, lime zest, juice and plenty of seasoning to the mashed potato. Stir very gently until just combined, avoiding breaking up the salmon too much. Shape into 8 even patties.
• Mix breadcrumbs and coconut in a shallow bowl, then put flour and eggs into 2 separate bowls. Coat each fishcake in flour (tap off excess), then egg and breadcrumb mixture. Put on baking tray lined with baking parchment and chill for at least 30min.
• Heat a thin layer of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat and fry the fishcakes for 3-4min per side (in batches if necessary), or until nicely golden. Drain on a plate lined with kitchen paper and keep warm while you fry the second batch.
• Serve with lime wedges and a green salad, if you like.

SPICED CRAB CAKES WITH LEMON & LIME AïOLI

Steps:

• Combine the crab, spring onions, chilli and coriander in a large bowl. Heat a small frying pan and toast the sesame seeds. While they're still hot, use a pestle and mortar to roughly grind, then tip into the bowl with the crab. Add the breadcrumbs, egg yolk and seasoning, and mix lightly. Shape into 6 patties and chill for at least 30 mins.
• For the aïoli, mix the mayonnaise, zests and a squeeze of lemon juice. Heat 0.5cm depth oil in a non-stick frying pan. Dust the crab cakes with a little flour and fry gently for 3 mins on each side until crisp and golden. Drain on kitchen paper. Serve the crab cakes with the zesty mayonnaise, wedges of lime and a few coriander leaves scattered over the top.