Spicy Fish Cakes with Red Pepper Coulis
Servings
6people
Servings
6people
Ingredients
  • 18-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained wellreserve 1 tablespoon juices
  • 1teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1small shallot, chopped
  • 1/2pound trout fillets
  • 24-ounce tins skinless, boneless sardines packed in olive oil, drained and finely chopped
  • 1/2cup chopped scallions
  • 1-2 jalapenos (to taste), seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 2tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2teaspoons chili powder
  • 1teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2cups whole-wheat or plain panko bread crumbs, divided
  • 2large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2tablespoons sesame or canola oil
Instructions
  1. In a food processor, purée roasted red peppers, vinegar, and shallot until smooth, adding reserved pepper juice if needed for smooth consistency. Transfer to small saucepan and stir over medium heat until warmed through; season to taste with salt and pepper. (Makes 1 cup.)
  2. Preheat oven to 350˚. Place trout on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until just opaque in center and flakes with a fork, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from baking sheet and cool.
  3. With a fork, flake trout fillets into large bowl. Add sardines, scallions, jalapeños, red bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, chili powder, and cumin and mix well. Mix in flour and 1 cup bread crumbs and toss to coat. Add beaten eggs to fish mixture, stirring well to incorporate.
  4. Transfer remaining 1 cup bread crumbs to a bowl. Shape fish mixture into twelve 2-inch balls. Roll fish in bread crumbs; then flatten into patties, pressing on more bread crumbs as needed.
  5. In a large skillet, heat oil. Fry patties for 4–5 minutes on each side or until crispy and brown. Keep warm until serving and serve with coulis.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Fish Cakes with Red Pepper Coulis
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 425mg 18%
Total Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
Protein 26g 52%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

PER SERVING: 350 cal, 15g fat (3g mono, 3g poly, 4g sat), 107mg chol, 26g protein, 30g carb, 6g fiber, 425mg sodium