salmon cakes made from mashed potatoes

 Directions for Making Salmon Fish Cakes

1. Gather Ingredients:

   • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
   • ½ teaspoon sea salt (for salting water)
   • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
   • 10 ounces mashed potatoes
   • 8-ounce can good-quality salmon
   • 2 tablespoons olive oil
   • Small bunch of fresh Italian parsley
   • 1 tablespoon flour (plus extra for dusting)
   • 1 large egg

2. Prepare Mixture:

   • In a bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, salmon, sea salt, black pepper, chopped parsley, flour, and egg until well combined.

3. Heat Oil:

   • Place a large frying pan on medium heat. Add a splash of olive oil.

4. Cook Fish Cakes:

   • Once the oil is hot, shape the mixture into fish cakes and place in the pan.
   • Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until crisp and golden.
   • If necessary, cook in two batches.

5. Serve:

   • Serve immediately with lemon halves for squeezing over the fish cakes.

Note: Serve with pasta and a side salad.