I like to make this recipe for Crispy Salmon Cakes, serve with a Poached Egg on top.
Crispy Salmon Cakes With Lemon- Caper Mayonnaise
This recipe was published in Cooking Light. I also like to serve this with a simple roasted red-pepper coulis, especially when using the egg. 4 servings
MAYONNAISE
6 Tbsp FAT-FREE MAYONNAISE
2 tsp CAPERS
½ tsp grated FRESH LEMON RIND
½ tsp LEMON JUICE
¼ tsp fresh ground BLACK PEPPER
1/8 tsp CRUSHED RED PEPPER FLAKES
SALMON CAKES
1 Tbsp VEGETABLE OIL, divided
¼ cup finely chopped ONIONS
¼ cup finely chopped CELERY
¾ cup crushed FAT-FREE SALTINE CRACKERS (about 20)
1 Tbsp DIJON MUSTARD
¼ tsp fresh ground BLACK PEPPER
2 (7 ½ ounce) cans CANNED SALMON, drained (skinless, boneless)
1 LARGE EGG, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp MAYONNAISE
½ tsp LEMON JUICE
½ tsp WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
2-3 dashes TABASCO SAUCE
Mayonnaise: Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; cover and chill.
Salmon Cakes: Heat 1 tsp oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat; add onion and celery and sauté' 4 minutes, or until tender.
Combine onion mixture with ½ cup crackers, mustard, ¼ tsp black pepper, salmon, egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco in a medium bowl; divide into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a ½ inch thick patty.
Coat each patty with 1 Tbsp crackers; cover and chill 20 minutes.
Heat 2 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot; add patties and cook 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Serve salmon cakes with flavored mayonnaise.