If you’re looking for a quick, tasty and nutritious dinner idea for the family, you can’t go past the humble fish cake. They’re delicious enjoyed on their own, served on a bun, or accompanied by a fresh garden salad. Here, we’ve shared our favourite ways to make fish patties, using everything from tinned salmon and tuna, to fresh prawns and fish fillets. You’ll find Asian-inspired recipes such as Thai fish cakes, alongside fish cakes made with mashed potato. We’ve got you covered tonight!
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Salmon and white bean fish cakes
Make this easy fish cake recipe the next time you’re solo-dining. Or in need of a lunchbox filler!
Thai fish cakes with vermicelli salad
Turn Thai fish cakes into a meal by adding a vermicelli salad.
Salmon cakes with apple salad
Because who wouldn’t want cake for dinner!
Thai prawn burgers
Love burgers and love seafood? These Thai style prawn burgers are the perfect fusion. And they’re suitable for diabetics, too.
How to make salmon patties
These tasty fish cakes have been a firm family favourite through the decades.
Salmon rissoles
Salmon rissoles are a weeknight staple in many homes. We’ve given the recipe a zhoosh and created three quick sauces so you can change the flavour depending on the contents of your fridge and pantry.
Tuna potato cakes
You say scallop, we say cake.
Classic fish cakes
Because who wouldn’t want cake for dinner?
Asian-style fish cakes
Serve these crispy Asian-style fish cakes with spicy dipping sauce for a tantalising starter or light meal. If you like the extra kick, add some more chilli.
Air fryer red curry fish cakes
Moist, juicy and utterly delicious.
Salmon cakes with chilli salt chips
Crunch your way through this spicy take on the classic fish and chips. These garlic-infused salmon cakes go perfectly with chilli chips; just squeeze some fresh lime over the top for a final zesty touch.
Thai fish burgers with pickled vegetables
These delicious Thai fish burgers with pickled vegetables are loaded with fresh flavours and textures, you simply can’t resist.
Thai fish cakes with noodle salad
Redfish, usually sold skinned as fillets, is ideal for these fish cakes because of its delicate flavour. You can, however, use practically any mild-flavoured, skinless fish fillet.
Thai fish cake sliders
Buns, rolls, baps and sliders make a perfect vehicle for tasty fillings. Depending on the style of filling, they are ideal for any occasion, whether it’s a party, mid-week dinner or Sunday supper.
Thai fish cake skewers
soak eight bamboo skewers in cold water for an hour before use to prevent them splintering or scorching during cooking. Note
Crab cakes with apple salad
These crispy crab cakes are perfect served with a slice of lemon and a fresh green apple salad.
Dukkah salmon patties with zucchini and asparagus salad
Get your little ones eating more seafood with these super tasty salmon patties with dukkah coating for a lovely flavour and crunch.
Asian-style fish cakes with cucumber and carrot salad
With the stunning, fragrant flavours of ginger, chilli, coriander and lime, these juicy Asian fish cakes make a delicious and light meal.
Thai-style fish cakes with cucumber chilli pickle
This tasty fish cakes are made in the Thai-style, which involves processing whatever meat your using almost to a paste, this gives the cakes their unique texture. Serve these with cucumber chilli pickle and sweet chilli sauce for dipping.
Fish cakes with herb salad
With a kick of chilli and fragrant lemongrass dipping sauce, these authentic fish cakes make a quick and tasty meal.
Thai fish burger
Not your average burger, this version is made with Thai flavours and a fish patty for a lighter burger
Salmon patties
We’ve jazzed up this classic favourite using fresh salmon fillets, dill and gherkins – served with lemon-mayo for an extra special touch.
Pea, tarragon, prawn and almond cakes
Green goodness and absolutely delicious! These vege-quarian pea and prawn patties can be made a day ahead, and served with our watercress salad and lemon mustard dressing.
Salmon and zucchini burgers with green hummus
A fish burger makes a delicious alternative to a beef burger. You can use white-fleshed fish, or even prawns, instead of the salmon for something different. Note