These Quick Cilantro Fish Cakes are one of my Friday night meals. They are super simple to make. When you are making these fish cakes, it is very important that there is no excess moisture in the fish or the mixture will be too sloppy and difficult to shape. When pulsing the mixture in the food processor, pulse using small bursts. You don’t want to end up with a smooth paste. You want to mix until you have some paste and some fish chunks for some texture.
To make these delicious fish cakes, start by thawing, draining, and wiping the fish. Cut into smaller pieces and set aside. Pulse the fresh bread to make bread crumbs in a food processor. Remove and set aside and add the onion, garlic, ginger, and herbs. Pulse until minced. Then add the fish and pulse until the mixture is paste-like with some chunks. Place in a mixing bowl and add beaten egg and bread crumbs. Combine and season with salt and pepper. Shape into flat patties and fry in hot oil until golden brown on each side. Remove and drain excess oil on a paper kitchen towel. Serve with tomato sauce, mayonnaise, or tartar sauce on the side.
To make my version of Quick Cilantro Fish Cakes, you will need the following ingredients:
Thaw 1 pound of fish if frozen. Drain and wipe the fish with paper towels and cut into small chunks. Set aside.
Place 2 slices of bread in the food processor and pulse to make bread crumbs. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Add ½ a cup of onion, 1 tablespoon each of minced garlic and ginger and add chopped cilantro or parsley. Pulse until minced and add the fish and pulse until you have a mixture which consists of some paste and some fish chunks for some texture.
Add the breadcrumbs and half of the beaten egg. Use your hands to combine the ingredients until the mixture has a texture that can be shaped into a patty. If the mixture falls apart, add more beaten egg.
Season with salt and pepper. Take about ¼ cup of the mixture using damp hands, roll the mixture into a ball before flattening.
Heat two tablespoons of oil in a shallow frying pan or cast-iron skillet.
Gently place the fish cakes in the hot oil. Cook for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Drain excess oil on paper towels.
Serve immediately with tartar sauce, mayo or tomato sauce to dip.
These Quick Cilantro Fish Cakes are super tasty and simple to make! Come back to leave a review if you try this delicious recipe!
I tried these fish cakes last Friday for my family dinner and they were a hit. So easy to make and bursting with flavor. Definitely will make again for our weekend meals.
Delicioso! Hice estos pastelitos de pescado en una cena familiar y todos los amaron.
OMG, these fish cakes are bomb! Made 'em for our Friday family night. So easy to whip up. Even my picky hubby loved 'em! Def one for the books. Thanks for this gem!
These fish cakes were great for dinner with my wife.
Superb!
Tried these fish cakes for a family night and they were a hit. Super easy and tasty, even the kids munched them down. Def my go-to for Fridays now.
Fabulous! I made these fish cakes on a Friday night for my family, and they loved them! Super easy and delicious! We dipped them in homemade tartar sauce, and they disappeared fast. Will definitely be making them again next week!
These Quick Cilantro Fish Cakes are now a staple in our home. They are really easy to make and always turn out great. I love cooking them on Friday nights with my kids. Just last week, we had a little contest on who could shape them better. Fun times.
These fish cakes are a lifesaver for busy nights. My friends loved them, they were so easy to prepare.
Delicious!
Delicious! My family loves these fish cakes for Friday dinners. They are so easy to make, and we add our own twist with some chili flakes. Makes every week special!
Easy to make
So yummy, family loved!
These fish cakes are delicious! I made them for friends last Friday and everyone loved them. The blend of cilantro and spices is fantastic! I enjoyed sharing a home-cooked meal, and these are now a favorite!
I made these fish cakes for my kids last Friday and they devoured them! So simple and perfect with ketchup. A new family favorite for sure!
