Fish Cakes (Heart Healthy) Recipe

Name: Fish Cakes (Heart Healthy)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup bell pepper (medium chopped); 1/3 cup celery (medium chopped); 1/3 cup onion (medium chopped); 2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard; 4 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1/3 cup of chopped onion tops; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 2 tablespoons fresh finely chopped basil; 10 soda crackers, finely crumbled; 2 tablespoons cornmeal; 2/3 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 2 cups of cooked fish; Pam cooking spray

Servings: persons

1/3 cup bell pepper (medium chopped)
1/3 cup celery (medium chopped)
1/3 cup onion (medium chopped)
2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/3 cup of chopped onion tops
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons fresh finely chopped basil
10 soda crackers, finely crumbled
2 tablespoons cornmeal
2/3 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/3 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 cups of cooked fish
Pam cooking spray

1
Saute veggies in olive oil until onions are opaque.
2
Add dry seasonings to saute mix while it is still cooking. Scrape down. Continue about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let veggies cool.
3
Combine cornmeal and crackers.
4
Add mustard and stir until mixed well.
5
Add veggies.
6
Crumble fish into the mixture (I leave the fish in large flakes and do not crush).
7
Stir until all of the fish is coated.
8
Add eggbeaters and stir until mixture comes together.
9
Drop 2 heaping tablespoons onto a medium hot griddle or pan after spraying with Pam.
10
Turn when set and browned (about 3 minutes).
11
I spray the Pam onto the cakes before turning.
12
Press down gently.
13
When the second side is browned, remove to serving plate. I serve with my home made cocktail sauce.

187

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup bell pepper (medium chopped), 1/3 cup celery (medium chopped), 1/3 cup onion (medium chopped), 2 tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Fish Cakes (Heart Healthy) 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!

Fish Cakes (Heart Healthy)

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Variations & substitutions

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