Salmon and Sweet Potato Cakes
These salmon and sweet potato cakes are packed with nutrition and flavor! Enjoy them as a sandwich or a la carte. With a small amount of effort, you'll make a meal your family is sure to love.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 408kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato, cooked and mashed about 1 cup
- 3 (6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets
- 1 quart chicken broth sub: water
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning recommended: Old Bay
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat crackers, crushed into crumbs
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 finely chopped scallions or green onions
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Bring the broth to a boil in a large skillet or pot over high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
- Season salmon fillets lightly on both sides with salt and pepper. Carefully lower them down into the liquid, making sure they are submerged. (Note: If the broth doesn't cover the top of the fillets, add just enough water to make sure they are covered.) Poach until the salmon is opaque, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the salmon to a mixing bowl and flake the fish with a fork. Add in the mashed sweet potatoes, seafood seasoning, half of the cracker crumbs, the egg, thyme, hot sauce, scallions, and parsley. Using your hands or a fork, combine until the mixture is firm enough to mold into cakes. (If it's too wet, add a few more cracker crumbs.)
- Add the remaining cracker crumbs to a plate. Form the salmon mixture into four (4-inch) patties or eight (2-inch) patties and coat in the cracker crumbs on both sides.
- Discard the liquid from the skillet and wipe it clean. In that same skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until shimmery.
- Cook the fish cakes until light golden, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
- Serving suggestion: Serve with tartar sauce for dipping or serve on buns with cheese on top, like a burger.
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Notes
To cook and mash the sweet potato: Wash and dry it. Poke several holes around it using a knife, so steam can release while it cooks. Microwave it for 2 minutes. Flip it over and microwave another 2-3 minutes, until soft all the way through. Test doneness by inserting a knife into the middle. It should give easily.
Nutrition
Serving: 14-inch patty | Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 1138mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g