Prep Time |
Cook Time |
Total Time |
Makes |
Calories |
15 min. |
40 min. |
55 min. |
8 |
0 |
Easy Fish Cakes
A snap to make and you can add this tasty protein cake to any menu for a killer holiday meal.
Ingredients:
3 tbsp. vegetable oil, more for frying
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4 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
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1 pound tilapia fillet
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2 tablespoons of white wine (optional)
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2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
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2 eggs or egg substitute
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6 tbsp. of chopped herbs (basil, cilantro, parsley,dill,thyme,etc.)
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1 green onion
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1 jalapeño chile, minced seeds removed
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1 tsp. of cayenne
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Grated lime, lemon or orange
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1/4 cup of bread crumbs
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt
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Citrus wedges for serving
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1/2 tsp. of salt
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Black pepper |
Instructions:
1 | In a skillet over high heat, add potatoes and garlic, add water to just cover. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
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2 | Clean fillets, rinse, and set aside to dry on paper towels. Drain potatoes and garlic, add to a food processor or blender. Add the rest of ingredients (except flour) and pulse until mixture becomes crumbly but not liquid.
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3 | Using a plate add flour. Coat the outside of each patty with flour
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4 | Heat vegetable oil within a large frying skillet at medium-high heat. Fry until gold brown—and fish is fully cooked (about 8-10 minutes—4 mins per side) add more oil if needed.
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5 | Remove from heat and place on paper towels to absorb access oil. Serve hot with citrus wedges and a dollop of low-fat greek yogurt. |
Cook's Tips:
You can substitute sweet potatoes with other low-glycemic index veggies like spinach, leeks, fennel, and kale.