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Main course · British

Trout and Dill Fishcakes with Lemon Mayo

35 min Serves 4 ~319 kcal/serving ~£6.80 (£1.70/serving) Kid-friendlyPescatarian

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Ingredients

  • 300 g trout fillets
  • 400 g potatoes
  • 10 g fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 spring onions
  • 30 g plain flour
  • 1 eggs
  • 20 g butter
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 lemon

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
319 kcal
Protein
20.5 g
Carbohydrate
22.6 g
of which sugars
1.9 g
Fat
15.2 g
of which saturates
4.4 g
Fibre
3.9 g
Salt
0.36 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Poach or steam the trout fillets for 5-6 minutes until just cooked through, then cool slightly and flake into large pieces, discarding the skin.

  2. 2

    Peel and boil the potatoes for 15 minutes until tender, then drain and mash.

  3. 3

    Mix the mashed potato with the flaked trout, chopped dill, chopped spring onions and beaten egg, then season well.

  4. 4

    Shape into eight small cakes and dust lightly with the plain flour.

  5. 5

    Fry in the butter for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and heated through.

  6. 6

    Mix the mayonnaise with a squeeze of lemon juice.

  7. 7

    Serve the fishcakes with the lemon mayonnaise.

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