Curried Mackerel Fillet: Quick Fish Dinner Idea

Yo, listen up! If you’re looking for a delicious and easy recipe that’ll have everyone in your crew coming back for seconds, look no further. We’re talking about Curried Mackerel Fishcakes. These bad boys are crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and packed with flavor. Let’s dive right into it!

Curried Mackerel Fishcakes

These fishcakes are a perfect blend of spices and fresh ingredients, bringing a little warmth to your dinner table. Not to mention, they’re super simple to throw together!

Curried Mackerel Fishcakes### Ingredients

  • 2 cans of mackerel in brine, drained
  • 1 cup of mashed potatoes (about 2 large potatoes)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or cilantro, if that’s your jam)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup of breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying, like vegetable or canola

Instructions

  1. First things first, peel and boil your potatoes until they’re soft. Drain ‘em and mash them up in a big bowl.
  2. While those potatoes are cooling, heat up a little oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onions until they’re translucent. This will bring out their sweetness.
  3. Mix the sautéed onions into the mashed potatoes. Now, it’s time to get in there with that mackerel. Break it up with a fork and add it to the potato mix.
  4. Add the curry powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. Now, combine everything until it’s well mixed. If it feels too dry, hit it with a splash of water or a little more oil!
  5. Form the mixture into small patties. You can make ‘em as big or small as you want, just make sure they’re uniform for even cooking.
  6. Dip each patty into the beaten egg, and then coat them with breadcrumbs, making sure they’re fully covered.
  7. In a hot pan, add oil and let it heat up. Fry the fishcakes in batches until they are golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  8. Once they’re crispy, let them drain on paper towels.

And just like that, you’ve got yourself some bomb Curried Mackerel Fishcakes that are crispy, spicy, and utterly delicious. Serve them with a side of tartar sauce or a fresh salad, and watch everyone come back for more. Enjoy!

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