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Tuna & Sweetcorn Fish Cakes | Weight Watchers

These easy to make tuna & sweetcorn fish cakes are low in Points. A satisfying and tasty Weight Watchers fishcake recipe!
Course Fish & Seafood
Cuisine British
Keyword fishcakes, weight watchers, Weight Watchers dinner
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 267kcal
Author Marianne

Ingredients

  • 1 lb potatoes (450g) mashed - makes approx 2 cups
  • 4 tbsp fat free mayonnaise
  • 2 cans tuna (in water) 2 x 5oz / 142g cans drained
  • 1 cup sweetcorn (165g)
  • pinch crushed chili flakes
  • 1 medium egg
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (50g)
  • 2 tsp vegetable oil
  • Salt & pepper [to taste]
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped sage / parsley / oregano [optional]

Instructions

  • Peel the potatoes and cut them up into equal sized chunks.
  • Place in a saucepan and cover with cold water making sure there is at least one inch of water covering them.
  • Add ½ teaspoon of salt.
  • Heat over a high heat until the water starts to boil.
  • Boil the potatoes for 10 - 12 minutes or until a knife inserted into the thickest part of the potato goes in easily.
  • Whilst the potatoes are boiling place the drained tuna and sweetcorn into a medium sized bowl.
  • Add the mayonnaise, the chili flakes and any herbs that you are using and give them a good mix to combine.
  • Once the potatoes are done remove them from the heat and drain off the water.
  • Mash the potatoes until smooth and add to the tuna mixture.
  • Mix until all of the ingredients are combined.
  • Have a taste and if you feel it needs seasoning, add a little salt and pepper.
  • Next, take a quarter of the tuna / potato mixture and use your hands to shape it into a patty.
  • Repeat with the rest of the mixture so that you end up with 4 patties in total.
  • Lightly cover the patties in cling film (saran wrap) and place in the fridge for an hour or so to chill.
  • Once the patties have chilled remove them from the fridge.
  • Place the panko breadcrumbs into a shallow bowl or plate.
  • Whisk the egg and place it in another shallow bowl or plate.
  • Dip each patty in the egg (both sides) and then into the panko breadcrumbs so that all sides of the patty is lightly covered in breadcrumbs.
  • Repeat with the rest of the patties.
  • You could use tongs to do this but I prefer to use my hands - a little messier but easier to control!
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over a medium heat.
  • Add the patties and cook on both sides for approx 3 minutes or until the breadcrumbs have turned a golden brown colour.
  • Remove from the heat and serve with a side salad or vegetables of your choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fishcake | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 791mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g