Name: Salmon Cakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked salmon, or good quality canned salmon; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced, or 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 2 teaspoons celery, chopped; 3 scallions, chopped; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons chia seeds; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Zest of 1 lemon; Dash cayenne pepper; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 egg; 2 cups spinach; Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Description

Salmon cakes will please the pickiest salmon eater. They are juicy, tender, and flavorful.

Ingredients

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1 cup cooked salmon, or good quality canned salmon
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced, or 2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons celery, chopped
3 scallions, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons chia seeds
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic, minced
Zest of 1 lemon
Dash cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
1 egg
2 cups spinach
Lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat a large sauté pan on medium heat. Add oil just before cooking.
In a medium sized bowl use two forks to shred the salmon into smaller pieces. Add all ingredients accept for the egg. Taste test the mixture and adjust for seasoning.
Add the egg and mix until fully incorporated. Form small patties and (about 7-10) and place on the preheated sauté pan. Cook on each side, about 5 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Meanwhile arrange a plate with 2 cups of spinach and a few lemon wedges. Once the cakes are done cooking place them on top of the bed of spinach. Serve immediately and enjoy!