Baked Fish Kotlety (Russian Fish Patties)

Lean cod and light baking methods make this Russian home classic exceptionally rich in protein while remaining low in fat.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 750 g (1.65 lbs) minced cod fillet · 495 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 medium onion, finely grated · 44 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 egg · 72 kcal in the whole recipe
• 35 g (about 3 tbsp) breadcrumbs · 136 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tbsp (13 g) olive oil · 115 kcal in the whole recipe
• 60 g light sour cream (used instead of classic smetana) · 82 kcal in the whole recipe
• 150 g chopped lettuce · 22 kcal in the whole recipe
• 150 g chopped cucumber · 24 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tbsp (15 g) fresh lemon juice · 3 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/4 bunch finely chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, greasing it lightly with olive oil.

   

2. In a deep bowl, combine the minced cod fillet, grated onion, egg, breadcrumbs, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper until well blended.

   

3. Shape the mixture into 8 patties, place them on the baking sheet, and bake for 18-20 minutes until cooked through.

   

4. Toss the chopped lettuce, cucumber, lemon juice, and light sour cream (instead of traditional smetana) in a bowl to make a fresh side salad.

   

5. Serve the hot fish patties immediately with the fresh side salad.

   

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