Fish cakes with tartar sauce

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Fish cakes with tartar sauce are a popular dish consisting of seasoned fish cakes, often made from white fish like cod or haddock, mixed with potatoes and herbs, then pan-fried until golden and served with a creamy, tangy tartar sauce. This dish is widely enjoyed in various forms across many coastal cuisines, particularly in the UK, Ireland, and North America, where it's a common comfort food.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in protein from the fish and can be moderate in fat due to the frying process and the mayonnaise-based tartar sauce, with carbohydrates coming from any potato or breadcrumb filler. A standard serving provides a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins like B12, with a rough calorie estimate of 300-450 per serving, depending on size and preparation.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	28 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	780 mg
Vitamin B12	1.8 mcg
Vitamin D	1.2 mcg
Selenium	22 mcg
Phosphorus	210 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Vitamin E	1.2 mg
Omega-3 (EPA+DHA)	250 mg

Per 2 fish cakes (170 g) with 2 tbsp (30 g) tartar sauce · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, fish cakes are a classic example of resourceful cooking, often created to use up leftover fish and potatoes, making them a staple in frugal and coastal households. Nutritionally, they offer a balanced meal with lean protein and healthy fats, especially when baked instead of fried, and the tartar sauce adds a probiotic boost from ingredients like pickles or capers.