Proper cakes are amazing, but the last time I bought fresh crab I almost had a coronary because it was so expensive.
To make a cheaper version I tried using seafood sticks (little bars of processed fish my nephew refers to as fish sausages).
While using proper crab is preferable, if you’re on a budget these are still really tasty. They make a great lunch or starter, and you can serve them with tartar sauce or just a squeeze of lemon. It’s also a good way to use up left over mashed potato
Serves 4
Ingredients
10 Seafood sticks/about 150 Grams (finely chopped)
300 Grams Mashed potato
3 Tbsp Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp Siracha
2-3 Scallions/spring onions (finely chopped)
1 Tbsp Parsley (finely chopped)
Juice of half a lemon
1-2 Tbsp Oil for frying
150 Grams Breadcrumbs (seasoned with salt and pepper)
Method
- Add all the ingredients (except the oil for frying and breadcrumbs) in to a large bowl and mix with your hands until well combined
- Divide into 8 patties, and coat these with seasoned breadcrumbs
- Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat and fry them 4 at a time for 5 minutes on each side each or until golden brown. You can also cook these in an air fryer or bake in the oven at 200 degrees (Celsius) if you prefer not to fry them
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