Nova Scotia Fish Cakes Recipe
If you love seafood, these Nova Scotia Fish Cakes Recipe are a must-try. They are golden, crispy and full of flavor. Many families enjoy this Nova Scotia Fish Cakes Recipe for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- Fresh white fish – 500g cod or haddock, cooked and flaked
- Potatoes – 2 large boiled and mashed
- Onion – 1 small finely chopped
- Egg – 1 large
- Bread crumbs – ½ cup
- Fresh parsley – 2 tbsp chopped
- Salt – 1 tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
- Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
- Vegetable oil – 2–3 tbsp for frying
Instructions
Prepare the Fish and Potatoes
- Cook white fish until fully done. Boil potatoes until soft. Mash potatoes in a large bowl. Add flaked fish and mix well.
Mix Ingredients
- Add chopped onion, parsley, egg, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until it forms a soft dough-like mixture. Ensure all ingredients are evenly combined.
Shape the Fish Cakes
- Divide the mixture into equal portions. Shape each portion into round or oval cakes. Make sure they are compact so they don’t break while frying.
Coat with Bread Crumbs
- Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Roll each fish cake in the bread crumbs until fully coated. This gives a crispy outer layer when fried.
Heat the Oil
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Make sure oil is hot but not smoking. This helps cook the cakes evenly and avoid soggy texture.
Fry the Fish Cakes
- Carefully place fish cakes in the pan. Fry for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
Serve Warm
- Place fish cakes on a serving plate. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley. Serve immediately while warm for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use fresh fish for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix, or fish cakes may become too soft.
- Ensure oil is at the right temperature for even frying.
- Make cakes uniform in size for consistent cooking.
- Add a little garlic or herbs for extra flavor.