Easy Thai Fish Cakes Recipe

Name: Easy Thai Fish Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 oz. tiger prawns, deveined and chopped; 2 fillets fresh salmon, sliced in thin strips; 2 tsp. nam pla; 2 tsp. lime juice; 1/2 lime, zest of; 3 tsp. plain flour; 1 egg yolk; 1 chili pepper, chopped; 1 clove garlic; 1 bunch coriander (cilantro); 2 spring onions (scallions), chopped; Finely chopped ginger, to taste; Seasoning, to taste; 1 egg, beaten; Flour; Breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

7 oz. tiger prawns, deveined and chopped
2 fillets fresh salmon, sliced in thin strips
2 tsp. nam pla
2 tsp. lime juice
1/2 lime, zest of
3 tsp. plain flour
1 egg yolk
1 chili pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic
1 bunch coriander (cilantro)
2 spring onions (scallions), chopped
Finely chopped ginger, to taste
Seasoning, to taste
1 egg, beaten
Flour
Breadcrumbs

1
Process salmon and prawns in a food processor.
2
Add nam pla, lime juice, egg yolk, flour, garlic, ginger, chili, coriander, spring onions and lime zest; pulse a couple of times until the mix is a fairly rough paste.
3
Allow the mix to chill for a few minutes.
4
Shape into balls and roll each ball in flour, then in the beaten egg, then in the breadcrumbs.
5
Repeat the process for each ball.
6
Fry in medium-hot oil (the oil should come half way up the sides of the balls) until golded brown on all sides.
7
Serve on a bed of coriander leaves with a simple dressing of olive oil and lime juice.

275

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 oz. tiger prawns, deveined and chopped, 2 fillets fresh salmon, sliced in thin strips, 2 tsp. nam pla, 2 tsp. lime juice, and more.

Yes, Easy Thai Fish Cakes falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Thai Fish Cakes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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