I love to find new ways to use salmon. It's full of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are so necessary for superior heart health. Growing up, my mother used to make salmon patties, but I wouldn't dare print her recipe here. Like most southern recipes including fish, her patties were dripping with so much fat that it makes my heart squeeze just thinking about it. Bless her, but that's the only way she knew how to cook. Fortunately, we now know what harm this style of cooking can do to our bodies. I've included below a revised version of my mother's recipe that is absolutely scrumptious, and oh so healthy. Enjoy!
Photo courtesy EatingWell.com
Sauce
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/3 cup seeded, chopped tomato
1/3 cup seeded, chopped cucumber
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
Salmon Cakes
One 14-3.4 ounce can pink salmon, drained, skin and bones removed
3/4 cup quick or old fashioned oats, uncooked
1/3 cup fat-free milk
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon No-Salt salt
Vegetable cooking spray
Combine all ingredients for sauce in a small bowl, and mix well. Cover and chill while making salmon cakes.
Combine all ingredients for salmon cakes in a medium bowl, and mix well. Let stand 5 minutes. Shape into 5 oval patties about 1 inch thick.
Lightly spray a non-stick skillet with vegetable oil cooking spray. Cook salmon cakes over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and heated throughout. Serve with sauce.
Makes 5 servings.
Calories: 219
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Sodium: 121mg
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 23g
Carbs: 14g
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sounds very good.......you could also use the pink salmon that comes in the pouch (Chicken of the Sea)...it's very nice to deal with, as its already all cleaned and flaked, so there's no waste......there is a very good recipe for Salmon Cakes on the back of the package.
1This sounds so good. I like the idea of using oats instead of bread crumbs. I thought of salmon cakes as being complicated to make, but this recipe looks pretty simple. I'll give it a try!
2This looks so easy and yummy! I've been trying to find new ways of using oats besides eating oatmeal.
3Thanks, starsmom, for the tip on the salmon. I just returned from the store and I picked up the salmon in the pouch. I'm going to try your idea. Best wishes!!
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