Oven Baked Thai Style Fish Cakes Recipe

Inspired by a favorite crab cake recipe, these Thai-style fish cakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfect for using up your fresh catch! Baked to perfection in the oven for a healthier twist on a classic.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 352.6 kcal
Protein 71g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Oven Baked Thai Style Fish Cakes

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How to Make Oven Baked Thai Style Fish Cakes

  1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. Spray a baking tray with cooking spray.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of finely flaked white fish (cod, tilapia, or your favorite!), 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion, 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup fish sauce, and 2 tablespoons lime juice.
  4. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
  5. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into patties or cakes.
  6. Place the fish cakes on a plate and chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  7. Lightly coat each fish cake in all-purpose flour, then dip in beaten egg, and finally coat with panko bread crumbs.
  8. Place the breaded fish cakes onto the prepared baking tray.
  9. Lightly spray the fish cakes with cooking spray.
  10. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
  11. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce (sweet chili sauce is recommended!).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

5g

Carbs

13g