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Look for the MSC blue fish tick label
Prep time
15 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Serves
4

Ingredients

Fishcakes

2 x 120g tins MSC certified sustainable sardines (look for the MSC blue fish tick label available on The Stock Merchant and Safcol), drained 

1 large sweet potato, scrubbed and cubed

1 small red onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 2 tsp dried dill)

Zest of 1 lemon

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp ground flaxseed (or chia seeds)

2 tbsp rolled oats

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1/2 tsp smoked paprika 

Sea salt and cracked black pepper

Extra virgin olive oil, for pan-frying

Herby Yogurt Sauce

1/2 cup natural Greek yogurt 

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, parsley or dill (or a mix)

1/2 clove garlic, finely grated or crushed

Salt and pepper to taste

To Serve

  • A crisp green salad with baby spinach, rocket, cucumber, radish, and avocado

  • A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice over the greens

  • Optional: sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds or hemp seeds for crunch

 

When shopping for sustainable seafood, look for the MSC blue fish tick label to be sure.

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Method

    1. Steam or boil sweet potato until very tender, about 10–12 minutes. Drain well and mash.

    2. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potato, MSC certified sardines (break them up with a fork), red onion, garlic, herbs, lemon zest and juice, flaxseed, oats, mustard, paprika, and seasoning. Mix until well combined.

    3. Shape mixture into 8 small patties. If the mix is too soft, add a few more oats or breadcrumbs. Chill in the fridge for 10–15 mins if time allows (helps them firm up).

    4. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Cook fishcakes for 3–4 minutes per side or until golden and heated through.

    5. Meanwhile, mix all ingredients for the herby yogurt sauce in a bowl.

    6. Serve the warm fishcakes with salad and a generous dollop of yogurt sauce.

    These MSC certified Sardine & Sweet Potato Fishcakes with Herby Yogurt Sauce are a wholesome and flavour-packed meal that’s perfect for a light dinner or weekend lunch. Sustainable sardines, rich in omega-3s, are combined with sweet potato, zesty lemon, fresh herbs, and warming spices to create golden, pan-fried patties that are both nourishing and delicious. Served alongside a vibrant green salad and a creamy, garlicky herb yogurt sauce, this dish is easy to prepare, planet-friendly, and packed with goodness. Ideal for sharing, this recipe makes around 8 fishcakes—enough for 4 people.

    Plump, slightly crisp Sardine Fishcakes with a fresh green salad with rocket, avocado, radish, next to a healthy dollop of herby yoghurt and a drizzle of honey.

    https://www.msc.org/en-au/what-you-can-do/sustainable-fish-seafood-recipes/recipe/sardine---sweet-potato-fishcakes-with-herby-yogurt-sauce

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