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Barramundi Fish Cakes
Golden fish cakes with flaked barramundi, potato, herbs and lemon.
25 minsPrep time
15 minsCook time
Serves 2Servings
MediumDifficulty
Nutrition
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390Calories
24gProtein
38gCarbs
15gFat
Ingredients
What you need
- 200 barramundi fillets, cooked and flaked
- 250 potatoes, peeled and mashed
- 2 Spring onions, finely sliced
- 7.5 parsley, chopped
- 0.5 lemon, zested
- 0.5 egg, beaten
- 60 breadcrumbs
- 0.07 olive oil, for frying
Method
Step-by-step method
Follow the recipe in order, tasting and adjusting seasoning where needed.
- 1. Cook and mash the potatoes, then let them cool.
- 2. Fold through flaked barramundi, spring onion, parsley and lemon zest.
- 3. Shape into cakes, dip in egg and coat with breadcrumbs.
- 4. Pan-fry until golden and crisp on both sides.
- 5. Serve with lemon wedges and tartare sauce.
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Wine pairing
What to drink with Barramundi Fish Cakes
These are wine-style pairings, so you can choose any bottle in that style rather than needing one exact producer. Look for the grape, region or style name on the label.Pairings are chosen around the dish’s flavour, texture, richness, acidity and cooking style, not just the country it comes from.
#1
Excellent match
White
Chardonnay
Why it works:
- Flavour bridge: citrus, saline and mineral notes echo the maritime character of the dish
- Acidity: High acidity sharpens seafood and balances butter or oil
- Body: Light-to-medium body respects delicate texture
- Tannin: Very low tannin avoids metallic clashes with seafood
- Sweetness: Dry profile keeps the finish savoury
- Best for: Dinner, entertaining or recipe pairing
#2
Great match
White
Chablis / Unoaked Chardonnay
Why it works:
- Flavour bridge: citrus, saline and mineral notes echo the maritime character of the dish
- Acidity: High acidity sharpens seafood and balances butter or oil
- Body: Light-to-medium body respects delicate texture
- Tannin: Very low tannin avoids metallic clashes with seafood
- Sweetness: Dry profile keeps the finish savoury
- Best for: Dinner, entertaining or recipe pairing
#3
Interesting match
White
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi
Why it works:
- Flavour bridge: citrus, saline and mineral notes echo the maritime character of the dish
- Acidity: High acidity sharpens seafood and balances butter or oil
- Body: Light-to-medium body respects delicate texture
- Tannin: Very low tannin avoids metallic clashes with seafood
- Sweetness: Dry profile keeps the finish savoury
- Best for: Dinner, entertaining or recipe pairing
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Specific wines to try
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