Cod, Pea and Mint Fishcakes
Fresh cod, mashed potato, peas and mint formed into golden cakes. No egg, no breadcrumbs, no fuss.
- Time55 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £3.21 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes for 15 minutes until soft. Drain well and mash until smooth. Leave to cool.
15 min - 2
Poach the cod in a pan of simmering water for 6 minutes until it flakes easily. Lift it out and drain on kitchen paper.
6 min - 3
Cook the peas for 3 minutes, drain and roughly crush them.
3 min - 4
Flake the cod into the potato. Add the peas, mint, lemon zest and a good grind of black pepper. Mix gently so the fish stays in chunks.
- 5
Shape into 8 cakes. Dust with the cornflour and chill for 20 minutes.
20 min - 6
Heat the oil in a large non stick pan. Fry the cakes for 4 minutes on each side until crisp and golden.
8 min - 7
Serve with the spinach, cucumber and lemon wedges.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.