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Sardine Fish Cakes

Sardine Fish Cakes: Crispy, Flavorful, and So Easy to Make

These Sardine Fish Cakes are a quick and nutritious dinner option that are crispy on the outside and moist on the inside.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 15 cakes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish Cakes
  • 2 cans Sardines Oil-packed or plain sardines
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Add more if mixture is wet
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Oil from Sardines Reserved for frying
For the Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Yogurt Alternatives include sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust to spice preference

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • refrigerator
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by draining the oil from the sardines, reserving it for cooking later. Mash the sardines in a mixing bowl until chunky.
  2. Add Panko breadcrumbs, salt, and desired seasonings to the sardines and gently fold together with a spatula until just combined.
  3. Portion the mixture into golf ball sizes and flatten them into patties about 2 inches across and ½ inch thick.
  4. Transfer the patties to a plate and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to help them hold shape.
  5. Make the yogurt sauce by whisking together yogurt, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt. Adjust spice to taste.
  6. Preheat your oven's broiler for about 5 minutes with the top rack positioned about 6 inches from the heating element.
  7. Place the chilled sardine fish cakes on a lined baking sheet and broil for 5 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Flip the sardine cakes gently with a spatula and return them to the broiler for another 3-5 minutes until crispy.
  9. Serve hot alongside the yogurt sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure sardines are well-drained to maintain crispiness. Refrigerate patties before cooking for better shape.

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