Salmon Cakes

My boyfriend returned from the University of Michigan waiting room last November with a surprise…a recipe he tore out of a health magazine. At first glance it looked difficult. I’m a Marylander who has never made crab cakes; could I really take on salmon cakes? It turns out they are pretty simple!

Here is the recipe I used. It pairs well with tartar sauce, or you can do as the magazine recommends and make it extra healthy by serving the cakes with Greek yogurt.

Salmon Cakes

Ingredients

1 1b cooked, flaked salmon

¼ cup panko breadcrumbs

1 egg, slightly beaten

½ cup mayonnaise

Juice of 1 lemon

2 t mustard

½ white onion, chopped

2 T chopped parsley

Dash or two…or five of hot sauce

Steps

1. In a large bowl combine all ingredients and mix well.

2. Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat.

3. Use your hands to form patties out of the mixture, and place on skillet.

4. Sauté 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

5. Serve with tartar sauce.