Thursday, September 11, 2014

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] to Chef Gloria -- Salmon Cakes with Olives, Lemon & Dill

 

Salmon Cakes with Olives, Lemon & Dill

Eating Well Submitted at January 24

Salmon Cakes with Olives, Lemon & Dill
photographer: Carin Krasner

Nutritionist Tested & Approved

Studded with briny olives, bright lemon zest and a touch of dill, this healthy, easy salmon cake recipe is perfect for dinner and for freezing. Whether you serve the salmon cakes on a bun like a burger with lettuce and tomato or paired with a mixed green salad, try a dollop of reduced-fat mayo mixed with lemon juice on top.

Ingredients

  • 4 scallions, quartered

  • 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives

  • 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh dill or thyme

  • Zest of 2 lemons

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

  • 2 1/2 pounds wild salmon (see Tip), skinned and cut into 2-inch chunks

  • 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

Directions

  1. Prepare through Step 3, cool completely, then wrap airtight and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat at 450°F for 20 minutes or wrap in a paper towel and microwave for 2 to 3 minutes.

  2. Place scallions, olives and dill (or thyme) in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in lemon zest, salt and pepper.

  3. Working in 3 or 4 batches, pulse salmon just 2 or 3 times to finely chop, but not puree. Add the chopped salmon to the bowl; gently mix until combined. (Alternatively, finely chop salmon, scallions, olives and herbs by hand before combining with lemon zest, salt and pepper.) Divide the mixture into 8 patties, about 3 inches in diameter and 3/4 inch thick. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes (or up to 2 hours) before cooking.

  4. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 4 salmon cakes and cook until browned on both sides and just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes total. Repeat with the remaining oil and salmon cakes.

Nutritional Facts

Servings
8
214 calories
10 g fat (2 g sat 5 g mono)
66 mg cholesterol
2 g carbohydrate
0 g added sugars
29 g protein
1 g fiber
339 mg sodium
551 mg potassium
Nutrition Bonus
Potassium (16% daily value)

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