Salmon Cakes with Lemon Dill Sauce

Portion Size: 4 oz. plus 1 tablespoon sauce

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
4 cups, water packed salmon, drained and flakedMay use fresh boneless skin less salmon
1 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup green onionsWash, trim and finely chop (including green tops)
1/4 cup chopped, drained pimiento
2 eggs 
1 cup nonfat milk
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons oil
Lemon slices (optional)
4 cups, water packed salmon drained and flaked
Sauce:2 Tablespoons margarine or butt2 Tablespoons flour1/2 Cup low sodium chicken broth2 Tablespoons lemon juice1/2 Teaspoon dill weed

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1In a large bowl toss together salmon, breadcrumbs, onions and pimiento.  
2In a small bowl beat together egg and milk; stir in lemon peel.  Stir into salmon mixture; toss until moistened. 
3With lightly flour hands, shape mixture into 16 four-inch patties.  
4In a large skillet heat oil.
5Sauté patties, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per sideCook until internal temperature reaches 165° F for 15 seconds. Keep warm.  
6For sauce, in a small saucepan, melt margarine
7Add flour and stirAdd broth, lemon juice, and dill
8Heat to boiling
9For each serving, spoon over sauceTop with lemon slices

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates