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Fried Tilapia Fish Cakes with Salad and DIY Tartar Sauce

Fried Tilapia Fish Cakes with Salad and DIY Tartar Sauce

made with a food processor
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Calories
790 kcal
Protein
37g protein
Total
30 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Tilapia
  • Wheat
  • Mustard
  • Egg
  • Sulphites
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Soy
  • Sulphites
  • Fish
  • Milk
  • Mustard
  • Sesame
  • Egg
  • Crustaceans
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

300 g

Tilapia

(Contains: Tilapia)

84 mL

Dill Pickle, sliced

⅔ cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Wheat May be present: Wheat, Gluten)

7 g

Dill

3 unit(s)

Celery

4 tbsp

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Mustard, Egg May be present: Soy, Sulphites, Wheat, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sesame)

56 g

Spring Mix

1 tbsp

Dijon Mustard

(Contains: Mustard May be present: Fish, Milk, Sesame, Egg, Wheat, Crustaceans, Soy, Gluten, Sulphites)

½ tbsp

White Wine Vinegar

(Contains: Sulphites May be present: Egg, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sesame, Soy, Wheat)

113 g

Baby Tomatoes

Not included in your delivery

5 tbsp

Oil*

½ tsp

Salt*

½ tsp

Pepper*

¼ tsp

Sugar*

Calories790 kcal
Fat58 g
Saturated Fat8 g
Carbohydrate31 g
Sugar5 g
Dietary Fiber3 g
Protein37 g
Cholesterol95 mg
Sodium1400 mg
Potassium800 mg
Calcium50 mg
Iron3.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Cooking Steps

Prep
1
  • Before starting, wash and dry all produce.
  • Thinly slice dill. 
  • Halve tomatoes.
  • Drain pickle juice into a small bowl, then set aside. Roughly chop pickles. 
Make fish cake mixture
2
  • Drain, then firmly pat tilapia dry with paper towels.
  • To a food processor, add tilapia, celery, pickle juice, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) salt, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) pepper, half the chopped pickles and half the panko.
  • Blend for 1 min, until combined. 
  • Form tilapia into 6 (12) 1/2-inch-thick round fish cakes.
  • Transfer fish cakes to a plate. Sprinkle remaining panko over top, turning to coat both sides. 
  • Cover with plastic wrap and transfer fish cakes to the freezer. Freeze for 3-4 min, until fish cakes have firmed up. 
Make tartar sauce
3
  • In a small bowl, combine mayo, Dijon, remaining chopped pickles and half the dill. 
  • Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine. 
Fry fish cakes
4
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium. 
  • When hot, add 1/4 cup (1/2 cup) oil, then the fish cakes. 
  • Cook for 4-5 min per side, until golden and cooked through.** (NOTE: Cook in batches for 4 servings, using 1/4 cup oil for each batch.) 
Toss salad
5
  • In a large bowl, whisk together half the vinegar (use all for 4 servings), 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar and remaining dill. Season with salt and pepper. 
  • Add spring mix and tomatoes, then toss to coat. 
Finish and serve
6
  • Divide salad and fish cakes between plates.
  • Dollop tartar sauce over fish cakes, or serve alongside for dipping.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026
  • Flavor: Fish cakes and tartar sauce were delicious; some found the salad tasty while others thought it lacked flavor.
  • Ease of prep: Quick to make and easy for most, though some had difficulty blending the fish in the food processor.
  • Suggestions: Chop the pickles finer, especially for the tartar sauce. Consider seasoning the fish cakes more generously.
  • Portions: The meal was filling for some reviewers.
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