- In a small pan, poach the fish in the milk with the bay leaf and peppercorns for 8 minutes, or until opaque and flaky. Remove from the heat and drain well. Flake.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp oil in a frying pan. Add the spring onions and fry until softened.
- In a large bowl, combine the flaked fish, mash, spring onions and lemon zest. Season well. Split the mixture into 16 and shape into small patties. Arrange on a plate, then cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- When you’re ready to cook, beat the eggs in a bowl and scatter the breadcrumbs over a large plate. Heat 10ml (1/2fl oz) oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Dip the fishcakes, one at a time, into the beaten egg, then turn to coat in the breadcrumbs.
- Fry for 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden. You may need to do this in batches. Serve with spring greens or peas and ketchup, if you like.
Tip: Freeze the uncooked fishcakes after step 4. Only suitable for freezing if using fresh, not frozen fish.
Freezing and defrosting guidelines
In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.
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This delicious recipe was created by family food bloggers the Crumbs Sisters and is part of our Tesco Dinner Tonight series, which shows you how to turn kitchen classics into new and inspiring dishes. You can watch the full recipe video here.