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Crispy Salmon Cakes but when I went to figure the points I came out with a double digit for one serving. Figure I must be doing something wrong. Could one of you guys try it for me please. I fugure the saltinesthat weren't added into the nutritional info will add 4 points.

Thanks,

Salmon Cake Deprived Cyn

 
Arrgh- Here's the recipe

Nutrition Facts

Calculated for 1 serving (177g)
Recipe makes 4 servings
The following items or measurements are not included below:
3/4 cup fat-free saltine crackers


Calories 248
Calories from Fat 117 (47%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 13.0g 20%
Saturated Fat 2.2g 11%
Polyunsat. Fat 4.9g
Monounsat. Fat 3.1g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 144mg 48%
Sodium 770mg 32%
Potassium 408mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 6.9g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 7%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 26.6g 53%
Vitamin A 224mcg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 8%
Vitamin B12 5.4mcg 90%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Vitamin E 2mcg 6%
Calcium 314mg 31%
Magnesium 42mg 10%
Iron 1mg 8%
Alcohol 0.0g Caffeine 0.0mg
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Crispy Salmon Cakes With Lemon- Caper Mayonnaise Recipe #119417
This recipe was published in Cooking Light. I make it a bit different than it originally appeared, though (I don't use fat-free mayonnaise, saltines, etc. and also add some additional ingredients to suit my taste). If you would like to make the original version, just stick with the fat-free items and omit the last 4 items in the ingredient list (mayo through Tabasco) and you will have the original recipe. Prep time includes 20 minutes chilling time for the salmon cakes.
by GaylaJ
4 servings
50 min 40 min prep
Flavored Mayonnaise
6 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
2 teaspoons capers
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salmon Cakes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
3/4 cup crushed fat-free saltine crackers (about 20)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 (7 1/2 ounce) cans canned salmon, drained (skinless, boneless)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
2-3 dashes Tabasco sauce

Mayonnaise:.
Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; cover and chill.
Salmon Cakes:.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat; add onion and celery and saute' 4 minutes, or until tender.
Combine onion mixture with 1/2 cup crackers, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, salmon, egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce and Tabasco in a medium bowl; divide into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2-inch thick patty.
Coat each patty with 1 tablespoon crackers; cover and chill 20 minutes.
Heat 2 teaspoons 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.

 
Here's a quick check: Either 6.5 or 5.6 points

Points x recipe Actual = Total PT
4 T FF Mayo = 1pt*1.5 = 1.5
1 Tbl Capers =0pt*0.666 =0
1 tsp oil =1pt*3 smileys/smile3.gif
1 C onions=0pt *0.25 =0
1 C celery =0pt *0 =0
7 FF saltines =1pt*3 smileys/smile3.gif
1 Tbl mustard =1pt*1 =1
4 oz salmon =4*3.75 =15
1 egg =2*1 =2
4 Tbl FF mayo =1*0.5 =0.5

Total Recipe = 26.00
per 4 servings = 6.5

WW Points Calculator (using numbers from your recipe per serving)
Calories 248.00
Fat (grams) 13.00
Fiber (grams) 2.00

Points = 5.64

 
Cyn, I can't remember if I mentioned this before, but if you go to

www.caloriecount.com, you can put the recipe in and you will get the NI info. Then you can figure the points. Also www.calorieking.com is a great help in finding calorie, fat and fiber counts for loads of different foods. I use both of these sights quite often. I bought a Salter Nutri-weigh Dietary Scale, but have yet to figure it all out. Have not read the directions throughly yet. Do you ever check the WW site? There is all kinds of info. and recipes on the varies boards. www.weightwatchers.com/community/message boards. Hope this helps some. So far 20lbs.for me.

 
Sorry Cyn, forgot about the hyphen. Glad you found it. What did you

think about the site? Are you pleased with it? I have it bookmarked in favorites, so I just scroll my list till I come to it.

 
Cyn, I made the assumption that the second 2 Tbl of mayo was also FF. But...

I still don't think it could make that much of a difference in overall points.

I looked up POINTS for your recipe in the WW "Complete Food Companion", although I am hard-pressed to consider it "complete". This book is less than 20% ingredients...it focused on the points for prepared name-brand foods.

The on-line "recipe builder" was much more comprehensive and easier to use, but I no longer pay for that option.

 
I ate them anyway, Mar. The problem I have is that no distinction is made between "good" fats like

olive oil and bad fats- full fat mayo. I figured the salmon is good for you and I deserved it!
Thanks for your help.

 
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