Cutlets with mashed potatoes
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. We make a mince from hake fillet, add chopped onion, breadcrumbs, and spices. Shape the mixture into patties and bake in the oven. Instead of the described sauce, the patties can be served with tomato or soy sauce. The finished dish is ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
To avoid having to clean the fish yourself, buy skinless and boneless hake fillets. If you bought frozen fillets, place them in the refrigerator to thaw—never thaw them in the microwave. Once the fish is thawed, rinse the fillets under running water, thoroughly dry with paper towels, and cut into small pieces of any shape.
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Step 2
Peel the onion and dice it.
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Step 3
Peel the garlic and grate it finely. That's it, the ingredient preparation is complete.
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Step 4
The quickest way to prepare mince for cutlets is by using a food processor. If you don't have one, you'll need a meat grinder. Place chopped onion into the bowl and grind it. Add breadcrumbs, one tablespoon of mayonnaise, eggs, spices, and run the processor for 10–15 seconds.
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Step 5
Add the chopped hake fillet and salt to the ground ingredients. Turn on the food processor for about 2–3 minutes, possibly a little more or less, depending on the processor's power. The result should be a smooth fish mince.
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Step 6
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. To get a golden crust, brush it with olive oil. Shape the patties with your hands and place them on the sheet, leaving a little space between each. Turn on the oven and preheat to 180 degrees. Put the patties in the oven for 15–20 minutes. Then remove the baking sheet and transfer the patties onto a serving plate.
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Step 7
Meanwhile, while the cutlets are baking in the oven, we'll prepare a sauce for them. Wash the lemon and dry it with a paper towel. To obtain the zest, grate it finely on a grater.
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Step 8
In a small salad bowl, add mayonnaise, one teaspoon of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, and the prepared zest. Mix everything and season with salt to taste.
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Step 9
Serve the fish patties immediately after cooking. They go very well with fresh vegetable salads and greens. Potatoes in any form (fried, boiled, or mashed) make an excellent side dish.