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Fish cakes
Calories & nutrition facts
industrially made
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 110 kcal —
- Protein 12 g 24%
- Carbohydrate 6 g 2%
- Fat 4.2 g 5%
- Saturated fat 0.7 g 3%
- Fibre 0.5 g 2%
- Sugars 1.1 g —
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Questions about Fish cakes
How do you cook fish cakes in a frying pan?
Heat a little oil over a medium heat and fry chilled fish cakes for about 4–5 minutes on each side, until golden and piping hot all the way through.
Can you cook frozen fish cakes without defrosting them?
Many shop-bought frozen fish cakes can go straight into the oven from frozen. Follow the pack’s cooking time, and make sure the centre is piping hot; don’t thaw them on the worktop.
How do you make fish cakes with leftover mash?
Mix cold mashed potato with flaked cooked fish and chopped parsley or spring onion, shape into patties and chill for 20 minutes so they hold together. Coat in flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs, then shallow-fry for 3–4 minutes on each side.
What do you serve with fish cakes?
Peas, tartare sauce and a wedge of lemon are a classic match. Add chips, new potatoes or a green salad to make them a fuller meal.
What should you look for when buying fish cakes?
Check the ingredients list for the fish species and how prominently fish appears: ingredients are listed in descending order by weight. The coating and potato can make up a sizeable part of some fish cakes.
How should you store and reheat leftover fish cakes?
Cool leftovers and refrigerate them within 1–2 hours; eat within 2 days. Reheat only once, until steaming hot throughout, in line with Food Standards Agency advice.
Which has less energy, a fish cake or a fish burger?
A fish burger has slightly less: 107 kcal per 100 g, compared with 110 kcal per 100 g for fish cakes.
Source: mvt 04.061 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
