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Mouth-Watering Spicy Tropical Island Fish Cakes Recipes for a Flavourful Feast

Crispy Caribbean fish cakes seasoned with BackYard Blendz Spicy Green Seasoning, mashed potato, lime and fresh vegetables. Bake them for a lighter finish or fry them for a crisp, golden crust.

PREP

40 mins

COOK

17 mins

YIELD

8 fish cakes, serves 4

CUISINE

Caribbean

HEAT

None

Ingredients

1 lb fresh white fish, such as cod, snapper or tilapia, cooked and flaked
¼ tsp lime juice
1 cup mashed potatoes
¼ cup BackYard Blendz Spicy Green Seasoning
1 red onion, finely chopped
½ sweet pepper (bell pepper), finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
½ cup breadcrumbs, plus more if needed
½ tsp paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Oil, for shallow frying, if frying

Method

Prepare the mixtureIn a large mixing bowl, combine the flaked fish, lime juice, mashed potatoes, BackYard Blendz Spicy Green Seasoning, red onion and sweet pepper. Add the beaten egg, breadcrumbs and paprika. Season with salt and black pepper, then mix until evenly combined.
Shape the fish cakesForm the mixture into 8 evenly sized patties. If the mixture feels too soft, add a little more breadcrumbs or chill it for 10–15 minutes before shaping.
Cook the fish cakesFor baking: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the patties on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway through.
For frying: Heat a shallow layer of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the fish cakes for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden and crisp. Drain briefly on paper towels.
ServeServe hot with lime wedges and your favourite dipping sauce. A spicy aioli, pepper sauce or tangy tartar-style sauce works especially well.

BackYard Blendz Chef Notes

If the fish cake mixture feels too soft to shape, chill it for 10–15 minutes before forming the patties. You can also add a little more breadcrumbs, one tablespoon at a time, until the mixture holds together.

Snapper or another firm white fish will give the cakes a slightly firmer texture, while tilapia produces a softer result.

For the crispest exterior, shallow fry the fish cakes until golden on both sides. Baking gives a lighter finish and works well when preparing a larger batch.

Keep the patties similar in size so they cook evenly, and avoid making them too thick. About 2–2½ cm thick is ideal.

Made with BackYard Blendz

BackYard Blendz Spicy Green Seasoning

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