Easy Salmon Cakes

 

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Ingredients

1. 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2. 1 small onion, finely chopped
3. 1 stalk celery, finely diced
4. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
5. 1 pound freshpoached salmon fillet
6. 1 large egg, lightly beaten
7. 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
8. 1 3/4 cups fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs (see Tip)
9. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
10. 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
11. 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
12. 2 scallions, thinly sliced
13. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
14. 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill or parsley
15. 1 pinch Freshly ground pepper to taste
16. 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Cooking Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in parsley; remove from the heat.
3. Place salmon in a medium bowl. Flake apart with a fork; remove any bones and skin. Add egg and mustard; mix well. Add the onion mixture, breadcrumbs and pepper; mix well. Shape the mixture into 8 patties, about 2 1/2 inches wide.
4. Heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in the pan over medium heat. Add 4 patties and cook until the undersides are golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a wide spatula, turn them over onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining patties.
5. Bake the salmon cakes until golden on top and heated through, 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare Creamy Dill Sauce. Serve salmon cakes with sauce and lemon wedges.
6. For creamy dill sauce: Combine mayonnaise, yogurt, scallions, lemon juice, dill (or parsley) and pepper in a small bowl and mix well.

Yield: 4 servings