When I asked my mother what heart-shaped food she wanted for Valentine's Day, she did not hesitate a minute before she said... "salmon cakes." Not brownies, cupcakes, or caramels. Salmon cakes. I think I might be finally getting through to her. Anyway, this is a simple recipe that we've been eating a lot since last May, when we bought a case of canned salmon while we were in Alaska. The original recipe calls for cooking a fillet and flaking that, but the bones in the canned salmon give it that added shot of calcium. So that, the heart-healthy omega-3's, and the dark leafy greens along side of it, render a meal that is a little more in line with showing mom I love her than a box of chocolates.
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Salmon Cakes
8 ounces salmon, canned or cooked fillet
4 T. chopped green onion
1/2 cup small dice red pepper
1 T mayonnaise
4 T sour cream
2 T lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
16 whole wheat crackers
4 T egg or egg substitute
Mix salmon, red pepper, green onion, mayo, sour cream, lemon juice and black pepper.
Turn the crackers into crumbs (with your hands, a food processor, a mallet) and add, with the egg, to the salmon mixture. If not using little heart shaped molds bought just for the occasion, divide the mixture into 4 balls, pat into patties, and saute in an oiled pan until crispy and brown on both sides.
Serve with sauteed spinach and a sauce made from 2 T sour cream, 1 T lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning to taste.
2 comments:
Good idea to serve something hearty. Your cake looks delicious.
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Your salmon cake is definitely a great way to show your mom love. I love salmon I'm totally going to have to try this.
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