Salmon Cakes With Ginger-Sesame Sauce Recipe

Name: Salmon Cakes With Ginger-Sesame Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices whole wheat bread; 2 (15 ounce) cans salmon, drained and picked over for skin and bones; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 5 scallions (white and green parts); ½ cup canned water chestnut, drained and finely chopped; ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 3 teaspoons olive oil; ½ cup plain nonfat yogurt or 6 tablespoons plain greek-style nonfat yogurt; 2 tablespoons peeled and grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce

Servings: persons

6 slices whole wheat bread
2 (15 ounce) cans salmon, drained and picked over for skin and bones
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
5 scallions (white and green parts)
½ cup canned water chestnut, drained and finely chopped
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 teaspoons olive oil
½ cup plain nonfat yogurt or 6 tablespoons plain greek-style nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce

1
Remove the crusts from the bread, tear into pieces and process in a food processor until you get fine bread crumbs.
2
In a large bowl, flake apart the salmon with a fork.
3
Add the eggs and mix well.
4
Finely chop 4 of the scallions and add to the bowl.
5
Add the water chestnuts, cilantro, pepper and bread crumbs and mix well.
6
Shape the mixture into 12 patties.
7
In a large non-stick skillet, heat 1 1/2 tsps.
8
of the oil over medium heat.
9
Add 6 patties and cook for 5 minutes on each side.
10
Transfer the cooked patties to a plate and cover with aluminum foil.
11
Add the remaining 1 1/2 tsps.
12
oil to the pan and cook the rest of the cakes.
13
Serve the cakes with sauce on the side, garnished with scallion.

248

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices whole wheat bread, 2 (15 ounce) cans salmon, drained and picked over for skin and bones, 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, 5 scallions (white and green parts), and more.

Yes, Salmon Cakes With Ginger-Sesame Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Salmon Cakes With Ginger-Sesame Sauce

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