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Spicy Fish Cakes

with Orange and Tomato Salsa
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Average: 3.8 (4 votes)
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Spicy Fish Cakes

Spicy Fish Cakes - Two flavor pairings for patties from the sea—fruity and creamy

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Health Score:
89 / 100
Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
25 min.
Preparation
Calories:
316
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

One portion covers 180% of the daily requirement of iodine. Our thyroid gland constantly needs this nutrient to produce vital hormones, which then reach all cells of the body through the blood.

If you follow a low-carb diet, these fish cakes are just right for you; they are especially suitable for dinner. 

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie316 cal.(15 %)
Protein38 g(39 %)
Fat11 g(9 %)
Carbohydrates13 g(9 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage2.5 g(8 %)
Vitamin A0.3 mg(38 %)
Vitamin D2 μg(10 %)
Vitamin E2.8 mg(23 %)
Vitamin K13.2 μg(22 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.6 mg(55 %)
Niacin13.4 mg(112 %)
Vitamin B₆0.7 mg(50 %)
Folate89 μg(30 %)
Pantothenic acid1.8 mg(30 %)
Biotin25.5 μg(57 %)
Vitamin B₁₂6.1 μg(203 %)
Vitamin C60 mg(63 %)
Potassium1,100 mg(28 %)
Calcium196 mg(20 %)
Magnesium80 mg(27 %)
Iron2.7 mg(18 %)
Iodine360 μg(180 %)
Zinc2 mg(25 %)
Saturated fatty acids2.5 g
Uric acid311 mg
Cholesterol267 mg
Complete sugar15 g
Development of this recipe:
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Ingredients

for
2
Ingredients
12 ozs Cod
2 medium-sized Tomatoes
1 Orange
1 garlic clove
½ Lime
2 tsps olive oil
salt
peppers
1 pinch Red pepper flakes
½ bunch Basil
5 ozs Yogurt (low-fat)
1 egg
1 tsp grainy Mustard
1 tsp Canola oil
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Large knife, 3 Bowls, 1 Small knife, 1 Citrus juicer, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Whisk, 1 Blender, 1 Tablespoon, 1 Non-stick pan, 1 Slotted spatula

Preparation steps

1.
Spicy Fish Cakes preparation step 1

Rinse fish fillets, pat dry, chop finely and place in a bowl. Let chill about 10 minutes in the freezer.

2.
Spicy Fish Cakes preparation step 2

Meanwhile, rinse tomatoes, wipe dry and cut out the stems. Finely chop tomatoes and place in another bowl.

3.
Spicy Fish Cakes preparation step 3

Use a sharp knife to remove peel and bitter white pith from the orange, following the curve of the fruit. 

4.
Spicy Fish Cakes preparation step 4

Working over the bowl with diced tomatoes to catch the juice, cut orange between membranes to remove whole segments. 

5.
Spicy Fish Cakes preparation step 5

Squeeze orange membranes to extract as much orange juice as possible into the bowl.

6.
Spicy Fish Cakes preparation step 6

Cut the orange segments into cubes and add to the tomatoes.

7.
Spicy Fish Cakes preparation step 7

Peel garlic and chop very fine. Squeeze out juice from half a lime into the tomatoes, then add half of the garlic along with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Season with salt, pepper and a pinch of red pepper flakes and mix well.

8.
Spicy Fish Cakes preparation step 8

Rinse basil, shake dry, pluck leaves and chop finely. Stir the remaining garlic and olive oil with the yogurt and season the dip with salt and pepper.

9.
Spicy Fish Cakes preparation step 9

Place the ice-cold fish cubes in a blender and chop briefly. Separate the egg and add the yolks to the blender (save the whites for another use).

10.

Season with salt and pepper, add the mustard and mix to combine. Shape mixture with moistened hands into small, flat patties.

11.

Heat the canola oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add fish patties and fry until golden brown on all sides, turning gently, 3-5 minutes. Serve fish cakes immediately with the orange and tomato salsa and basil dip.

Comments

bailey123's picture
Delicious crab cakes! I love the salsa with them.