4.8 from 87 votes
Smoked Haddock Fish Cakes (Finnan Haddie and Potato Cakes)
Crispy fish cakes made with smoked haddock and mashed potatoes will be a family favorite in no time!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 9
Calories: 183 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
British , Scottish
Ingredients
- 12 oz smoked haddock or other flaky fish
- 2 cups milk as needed to cover the fish in the pot
- 12 oz mashed potatoes floury potatoes are best
- 1 egg
- ¾ tsp sea salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper freshly ground, as desired
- 1 tsp parsley chopped, as desired
For Coating/Frying:
- 1 egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs as needed for coating patties
- olive oil as needed for frying
Instructions
- Cook the smoked haddock. Place the smoked haddock in a shallow pot and pour in enough milk to cover the fish.
- Remove the fish and bring the milk to a boil.
- Add the haddock again, reduce the heat and simmer for 4 minutes.
- Remove the cooked haddock from the milk and set aside to cool. Next, remove the skin and flake the fish. Use the milk for a seafood chowder or Cullen Skink (you can freeze it to use later, too).
- Mix the ingredients together.
- Put the mashed potatoes, flaked fish, 1 egg, salt, pepper and parsley into a bowl and mix together gently until well combined.
- Form the potato and fish mixture into patties. You can make them smaller, as appetizers, or larger for a main dish serving.
- Place on a cookie sheet and place in the fridge for about 15 minutes.
- Beat the other egg and place in a tray or plate for dipping. In another tray or plate, place breadcrumbs. I like these trays. Dip each smoked haddock and potato cake in egg and coat evenly. Next, dip in the breadcrumbs and place on a tray or cookie sheet.
- Put some oil in a nonstick or stainless steel frying pan and heat on medium high. Start adding a few smoked haddock fish cakes at a time. Fry until nicely golden brown before turning.
- When cooked, remove from pan and place on paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot and enjoy!
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Notes
- Try my salmon and potato fish cakes too.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2 patties
Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.004g
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
608mg
(25%)
Potassium
435mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
180IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 patties | |
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 608mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 180IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.