Uncle Charlys Fish Cakes Recipes

NOVA SCOTIA FISH CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix together flaked fish, mashed potatoes, onion, 1/4 cup flour, eggs and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into 12 small patties.
• Place the remaining 1/2 cup flour in a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Stir to mix well.
• Heat about a 1/4-inch of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over moderately high heat. Dredge the fish patties in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess and add them to the hot oil. Cook untill browned on both sides; about 8 minutes total, turning once. As the patties are cooked, transfer them to paper towels to drain. Serve hot.

CLASSIC FAMILY FISH CAKES

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in boiling, salted water and drain and mash well when tender.
• Meanwhile, place the fish in a saute or frying pan and cover with boiling water; Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes until just cooked.
• Drain the fish and remove the skin; Flake the fish with a fork, discarding any bones.
• Mix together the potatoes, fish, boiled egg, chives and salt and pepper; Using your hands, shape the mixture into 4 or 8 even sized cakes.
• Dust the fish cakes with the seasoned flour, dip in the beaten egg, then coat in the breadcrumbs, making sure they are fully covered.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan and shallow-fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until crisp and golden.

UNCLE CHARLY'S FISH CAKES

Steps:

• Medium size bowl, combine salmon, potatoes, cream, onion, peppers, parslye, and chives.
• salt and pepper to taste.
• Shape into four cakes.
• Coat with Parmesan cheese.
• Dip cake in beaten egg, let the excess run off, then coat with bead crumbs.
• Heat butter in non-stick pan.
• About 2 minutes each side.
• Great with a bed of couscous salad!