Quick Ginger Lemon Fish Cakes with Lemon Mayo

Ingredients

MAKE GLUTEN FREE

Servings:

(2 fritters per serving)

FISH CAKES

550   mild white fleshed fish (Tilapia Snapper, Halibut, or Cod)
1   lemon zest*
2   lemon juice*
3   crushed ginger*
2   dried chives*
1   salt & pepper
1   olive oil (for cooking)

LEMON MAYO

4   mayonnaise*
1   lemon juice*
1   lemon zest*
1   black pepper*

* See the FODMAP Tips, Dairy Tips and Gluten Free Tips for the ingredient notes above the method.

Quick Ginger Lemon Fish Cakes with Lemon Mayo

Last updated Nov 2nd, 2022

PREP IN 15 MIN
COOKS IN 10 MIN
SERVES 4
(2 fritters per serving)
BY Alana Scott
DIETITIAN REVIEWED BY Joanna Baker (APD)
FEATURED IN Dinner, Lunch, Side Dishes

I love food that you can dip and these quick ginger lemon fish cakes are no exception. They are fresh and bright and full of zingy flavours.

These fish cakes only need a handful of ingredients and are perfect for dipping in our favourite lemon mayo.

If you want to turn these into a full meal then try serving the fish cakes with a simple green salad and a side of homemade wedges.

Note on nutrition panel: The nutrition per serve is calculated by dividing the recipe into the number of servings displayed. This means the nutrition panel covers 2 small fritters and 1 tablespoon of lemon mayo per serving.

  • Gluten Free
  • Low FODMAP
  • Dairy Free
  • Egg Free
  • Nut Free
  • Soy Free

Ingredients

MAKE GLUTEN FREE

Servings:

(2 fritters per serving)

FISH CAKES

550   mild white fleshed fish (Tilapia Snapper, Halibut, or Cod)
1   lemon zest*
2   lemon juice*
3   crushed ginger*
2   dried chives*
1   salt & pepper
1   olive oil (for cooking)

LEMON MAYO

4   mayonnaise*
1   lemon juice*
1   lemon zest*
1   black pepper*

* See the FODMAP Tips, Dairy Tips and Gluten Free Tips for the ingredient notes above the method.
SHOW NUTRITION

Nutrition per serve

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Calories 212
Fat 8.6g
Saturates 1.4g
Protein 28.6g
Carbs 4g
Sugars 0.9g
Fibre 0.7g
Salt 0.3g
Iron 0.6mg
Calcium 58.1mg
Calories 212
Fat 8.6g
Saturates 1.4g
Protein 28.6g
Carbs 4g
Sugars 0.9g
Fibre 0.7g
Salt 0.3g
Iron 0.6mg
Calcium 58.1mg
Calories 212
Fat 8.6g
Saturates 1.4g
Protein 28.6g
Carbs 4g
Sugars 0.9g
Fibre 0.7g
Salt 0.3g
Iron 0.6mg
Calcium 58.1mg
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  1. Finely slice the fish and then gently mince it with your knife so it’s almost like a puree. You want the pieces small enough that they naturally start sticking together.
  2. Place the fish into a bowl and add the ginger, chives, zest, lemon juice and season heavily with salt and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Use about 3 tablespoons per fish cake and form with your hands. You should end up with 2 fish cakes per serve. Place on a plate.
  4. Make the lemon mayo by mixing together. You can also add a couple of drops of garlic infused oil if you want a hit of garlic flavour.
  5. Heat a large non-stick frypan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. You might need to cook the fish cakes in two batches to stop the pan from overcrowding.
  6. Serve the cooked fish cakes with the lemon mayo on the side.
  7. Any leftover fish cakes and lemon mayo make a lovely cold lunch the next day.

Buying Tips

Check the crushed ginger does not contain garlic. Crushed ginger is grated ginger that has been preserved in a jar. You can swap it for fresh ginger if you prefer.

Make your lemon juice and lemon zest from fresh lemon.

Choose a mayonnaise that does not include onion or garlic powder. We like using Best Foods Mayonnaise (Lite or regular). If you are a meal plan member you can also grab the recipe for our egg free mayonnaise here.

Gluten Free Tips

Herbs and spices are naturally gluten free, however they can become contaminated during manufacturing processes. If you are highly sensitive to gluten, check the dried herbs and spices do not contain a warning for trace gluten. If you are just on the low FODMAP diet you do not need to worry about this.

If you are highly sensitive to gluten, check all packaged products, processed meat (like bacon), nuts, seeds and dried fruit do not contain a warning for trace gluten. If you are just on the low FODMAP diet you do not need to worry about this.

Dairy Free Tips

There are no dairy free tips for this recipe.

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Author: Alana Scott

In 2013, Alana was diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. She also suffers from coeliac disease, is allergic to nuts and is intolerant to dairy products. This means she understands how difficult it can be to cook with multiple food intolerances. Her exp... Read More

Professional Reviewer: Joanna Baker (APD)

Joanna is a foodie, an accredited practising dietitian and a registered nurse, who is passionate about digestive health. She now works exclusively in IBS and food intolerance in her Melbourne based private practice Everyday Nutrition. Joanna works alon... Read More

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