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Home » Food » Mustard Fishcakes with a Crunchy Pear and Pomegranate Salad

Mustard Fishcakes with a Crunchy Pear and Pomegranate Salad

Food, Free From Recipes, Main Courses

We love fishcakes and whenever I make them from scratch, we normally go for the Thai version. I decided to adapt my usual recipe and make mustard fishcakes.Crunchy Pear and Pomegranate Salad with Mustard Fishcakes

The weather has been lovely recently and I thought a colourful salad would go well with the crispy fishcakes. I recently had a nice sweet and sour salad in a restaurant and decided to go with some of its ingredients.


Crunchy Pear and Pomegranate Salad with Mustard Fishcakes - Ingredients

Rocket has a lot of flavour with its delicate, peppery leaves, and it works really well with pears that are not ripe enough to be enjoyed as dessert and sprinkled with sweet, juicy pomegranate.

Crunchy Pear and Pomegranate Salad

Hubby and I loved our fishcakes and salad for lunch. Beanie and Crevette only had the fishcakes as their main course, but I reserved some of the pear cut in small pieces and pomegranate seeds for their dessert. They loved their improvised fruit salad, especially Jumpy who could have eaten the whole pomegranate all by herself!

Crunchy Pear and Pomegranate Salad with Honey Vinaigrette

To be perfectly honest, until I put these recipes together, I had not had pomegranate in years as I normally find it such a tedious job to deseed the delicious fruit, but I was determined to use it in my recipe and not turn my kitchen in a scene comparable to a horror film in the process. Let us just say that pomegranate can stain (clothes, walls etc.). I watched a couple of tutorials online and I have included a quick summary of how to proceed in the recipe below.

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Crunchy Pear and Pomegranate Salad with Honey Vinaigrette

A 'Free From' Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 400 g skinless cod fillet
  • 2 tablespoons French Mustard
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons cornflour
  • 1/8 th teaspoon crushed Maldon sea salt flakes or fleur de sel de Guérande
  • 1 heaped teaspoon dark brown muscovado unrefined cane sugar
  • 80 g French beans
  • 1 tablespoon fresh coriander chopped
  • 1 red chilli pepper deseeded and chopped finely
  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 lime quartered

Crunchy Pear and Pomegranate Salad with Honey Vinaigrette

  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cider Vinegar with Honey
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard with Honey and Balsamic Vinegar
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 1 pomegranate
  • Four handfuls of rocket salad
  • 2 crunchy pears

Instructions

  1. Make sure no bones are left in the cod and cut it into large cubes before placing it in a mixer to chop it roughly. Add the mustard, beaten egg, cornflour, salt and sugar and blend.
  2. Chop the French beans finely and add them to the mixture, along with the coriander and the chilli. Stir well.
  3. Cover the mixer bowl and refrigerate for an hour.
  4. In the meantime, get your vinaigrette ready and reserve it. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. It will need a quick stir just before serving.
  5. De-seed your pomegranate:
  6. - Cut the fruit in quarters and place them in a large bowl in your sink. Loosen the seeds of each quarter by twisting them, making sure the seeds are aimed towards the bowl (not you!).
  7. - Using a large wooden spoon, hit the back of each quarter to release more seeds. Use your fingers to dislodge the rest of the seeds.
  8. - Remove all pieces of membrane from the bowl.
  9. - Add water to the bowl and stir to wash the seeds. Remaining pieces of membrane will come to the surface of the water and be easier to spot.
  10. Wash and quarter the pears. Remove their core and slice them.
  11. Carefully place a handful of washed rocket salad on each plate. Dispose pear slices on the salad, sprinkle pomegranate on top.
  12. Roll the fishcake mixture into twelve small balls before flattening with the palm of your hand.
  13. In a large frying pan, heat the oil over a high heat for about two minutes to ensure it is very hot. Cook your fishcakes in batches of six, ensuring they are not touching each other. They will need between three and four minutes on each side. They should have a golden colour and be cooked thoroughly. Keep your cooked fishcakes between several layers of kitchen towel on a plate.
  14. Serve the fishcakes with lime wedges and the Crunchy Pear and Pomegranate Salad.

Recipe Notes

Serve the vinaigrette separately so your guests can decide how much or how little they want.

24/04/2014 · 55 Comments

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  1. Debra says

    25/04/2014 at 7:05 am

    That looks delicious… I haven’t had pomegranate in a very long time, might have to pick one up 🙂 #PoCoLo

    Reply
    • Mel says

      25/04/2014 at 11:26 pm

      It was yummy, and rather quick and easy, too! I have to get pomegranate again; it is so lovely and tasty!

      Reply
  2. mummytries says

    25/04/2014 at 7:07 am

    This looks like an absolutely stunning dish Mel, and fab that it’s also free from. Good luck with the competition, really hope you win xx #PoCoLo

    Reply
    • Mel says

      25/04/2014 at 11:17 pm

      It is a simple dish, really, but I am happy with the colours and flavours. It was fun taking part in a competition, even though I have no chance of winning! x

      Reply
  3. Chantelle Hazelden (@MamaMummyMum) says

    25/04/2014 at 7:45 am

    Looks delicious and I love how it is presented!! #PoCoLo x

    Reply
    • Mel says

      25/04/2014 at 11:29 pm

      Thank you! x

      Reply
  4. Notmyyearoff says

    25/04/2014 at 8:42 am

    Yumm can i come to yours please? These look fantastic!

    Reply
    • Mel says

      27/04/2014 at 12:04 am

      You are welcome to come, but the fridge is empty right now apart from a few scraps of cheese!

      Reply
  5. Leanne (@suggys.co.uk/Leanne) says

    25/04/2014 at 9:33 am

    YUMMMMMM this looks Delicious! #PoCoLo

    Reply
    • Mel says

      25/04/2014 at 11:38 pm

      It was full of flavours and did not take that much effort! I must make it again soon.

      Reply
  6. sarahhillwheeler says

    25/04/2014 at 10:27 am

    Stunning and reminds me how much I love mustard too!

    Reply
    • Mel says

      25/04/2014 at 11:33 pm

      Thinking about mustard makes me crave steak and chips (just a tad late!).

      Reply
  7. Abby Boid says

    25/04/2014 at 10:48 am

    As ever, gorgeous images and mouth water suggestions. Thanks Mel.

    Reply
    • Mel says

      26/04/2014 at 12:07 am

      Thanks Abby. I really fancy that salad right now but have none of the ingredients at home other than what I need for the vinaigrette. Vinegar, oil and mustard at midnight…maybe not!

      Reply
  8. Alexandra Mercer (Life of mummy) says

    25/04/2014 at 11:54 am

    That looks like such a lovely meal. My larder always has a large pot of Maille Dijon, I literally can’t live without it but I did not know about these other products in their range which I shall have to try!

    Reply
    • Mel says

      25/04/2014 at 11:55 pm

      Same here, I had never tried anything other than the ‘classics’ I buy on a regular basis. Worth keeping an eye out for them, great products! x

      Reply
  9. Kim Carberry says

    25/04/2014 at 5:22 pm

    Ohh yum! That looks so good x

    Reply
    • Mel says

      27/04/2014 at 12:29 am

      Thanks Kim!

      Reply
  10. Jenn P. says

    25/04/2014 at 6:03 pm

    This looks delicious! #PoCoLo

    Reply
    • Mel says

      27/04/2014 at 12:32 am

      Thanks Jenn, it was really tasty and quite quick to put together. Mel

      Reply
  11. Merlinda (@pixiedusk) says

    25/04/2014 at 6:47 pm

    I just want to say that this looks so YUMMY! I am not a good cook so I envy those who do =) #pocolo

    Reply
    • Mel says

      27/04/2014 at 12:40 am

      Thanks for your lovely comment Merlinda!

      Reply
  12. Mummy Says says

    25/04/2014 at 10:34 pm

    Yum, this – as all your recipes do – looks amazing. I love pomegranate, so delicious! Good luck Mel x

    Reply
    • Mel says

      26/04/2014 at 12:18 am

      Now I have found a way to deseed pomegranates without having to redecorate my kitchen or get a full change of clothes, I will eat the delicious fruit more often! Thanks for your lovely comment, Kiran. x

      Reply
  13. Victoria Welton says

    25/04/2014 at 11:54 pm

    Oh well done Mel, this looks amazing! That competition looks fab, massive good luck lovely. Oh, and if you can’t find anyone I’d happily accompany you! Thank you for linking to PoCoLo x

    Reply
    • Mel says

      26/04/2014 at 12:40 am

      Great prize, isn’t it? My chances of winning are incredibly slim (you should see the food styling on the few entries I have looked at!) but if you do not enter, you cannot possibly win, can you? x

      Reply
  14. Cé says

    26/04/2014 at 2:37 pm

    I will def try this soon. It looks so tasty !!!! Il m’a que Maille qui m’aille aussi ;-)))
    If you need someone to accompany you …. You know where I am !!!!!

    Reply
    • Mel says

      26/04/2014 at 11:53 pm

      Well, I was thinking of you actually as I was typing the question! I was hoping you would read the post and volunteer, hihi. x

      Reply
  15. ghostwritermummy says

    26/04/2014 at 6:29 pm

    Wow! Your photos are stunning and it all sounds delicious! Good luck, I really hope you win!
    x x

    Reply
    • Mel says

      26/04/2014 at 11:52 pm

      I am quite pleased with the way the photos turned out. They did not look that good on my camera’s tiny screen. The salad and fishcakes were yummy, I must make them again soon. x

      Reply
  16. thenthefunbegan says

    26/04/2014 at 10:55 pm

    Sounds delicious Mel! Good luck with the competition – I’ve got my fingers crossed for you – that prize would be truly amazing!! X

    Reply
    • Mel says

      27/04/2014 at 12:18 am

      Just thinking about that prize makes my mouth water! x

      Reply
  17. Super Busy Mum {Debs} says

    27/04/2014 at 1:02 pm

    I love fish cakes and these look amazing! Those photos though! Love it. #recipeoftheweek

    Reply
    • Mel says

      28/04/2014 at 9:56 pm

      Let me know if you have a go at making them Debs. x

      Reply
  18. The free from fairy says

    27/04/2014 at 3:03 pm

    Look amazing! Making my mouth water. Would love to know your secret to getting so many comments!! Also how you take such wonderful photos! 😉

    Reply
    • Mel says

      28/04/2014 at 9:55 pm

      Thanks Vicki! Easy: I comment a lot myself and take hundreds of photos! (you should see all the ones I do not publish…) x

      Reply
      • Vicki Montague says

        29/04/2014 at 8:08 am

        You make it sound easy. You work really hard and I think you are amazing!

        Reply
        • Mel says

          29/04/2014 at 1:57 pm

          That is so kind of you, Vicki… x

          Reply
  19. whatjessicabakednext says

    27/04/2014 at 3:43 pm

    This looks amazing, love the flavours! I reckon you have a winning dish here- you really deserve it, Mel! 🙂

    Reply
    • Mel says

      28/04/2014 at 9:50 pm

      Thanks Jess, that is so kind of you! x

      Reply
  20. Sophie at Franglaise Cooking says

    28/04/2014 at 11:04 am

    We are massive Maille fans in this house and their slogan pretty much sums us up too! This looks and sounds amazing and I’d say you’re in with a good chance of winning, as simple is often better 🙂 Good luck!

    Reply
    • Mel says

      28/04/2014 at 10:05 pm

      Thanks Sophie, fingers crossed. That prize is incredible!

      Reply
  21. Julie says

    29/04/2014 at 4:04 am

    A beautiful looking dish Mel, good luck with the Competition. x

    Reply
    • Mel says

      29/04/2014 at 1:59 pm

      Fingers crossed! Thanks Julie. x

      Reply
  22. Tina Holmes says

    29/04/2014 at 11:03 am

    Oooooohhh very nice, really like the look of this. #TastyTuesdays

    Reply
    • Mel says

      29/04/2014 at 1:58 pm

      If you like fishcakes, you would probably enjoy eating them, too! Mel

      Reply
  23. Helen at Casa Costello says

    30/04/2014 at 12:07 am

    Wow these fishcakes look lovely. We were really delighted with the packaging from Maille too – still can’t part with the gift box! Good luck with the comp! x

    Reply
    • Mel says

      01/05/2014 at 7:53 pm

      Thanks Helen. I will check your entry, too!

      Reply
  24. TwinsplusTwo says

    02/05/2014 at 11:07 pm

    Your photos are stunning -this sounds delicious!
    #RecipeoftheWeek

    Reply
    • Mel says

      04/05/2014 at 12:19 am

      Thanks Kate! It is really tasty and I am planning to make it again this week-end.

      Reply
  25. Honest Mum says

    04/05/2014 at 10:58 am

    Wow truly stunning recipe and food styling and stills! We adore pomegranates here and I will try those fabulous fishcakes! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays

    Reply
    • Mel says

      04/05/2014 at 1:39 pm

      No problem, Vicki! Just sent hubby to the shops to get me all ingredients again. Making it again later. x

      Reply
  26. marisworld says

    06/05/2014 at 5:59 pm

    Mmmm that salad looks utterly delicious and I love your photography too. I bought a piece of slate to use too. I must get round to using it now

    Reply
    • Mel says

      06/05/2014 at 8:16 pm

      It is delicious and I made it again yesterday, yum. Thanks for your comment about my photography!

      Reply

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