Salmon Patties

These patties are so easy to make and have become a favorite with my family.
The ingredients are those that are typically on hand, so I can make these cakes for an afternoon lunch or fast Fish Friday Dinner.

Either serve on a bed of fresh spring lettuce or on a serving of steamed rice of your choice.  The fresh lemon drizzled on top really makes the patties flavors come alive.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

1 egg
2 Tbs. chickpea flour (or substitute with all purpose flour)
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp. baking powder (aluminum-free)
1 tsp. cumin powder
1 tsp. dill weed
sea salt
fresh ground pepper
pepper sauce, dash
7 oz. salmon, canned, wild-caught
Coconut Oil
Fresh lemon (or Apple Cider Vinegar) Optional

LET'S BEGIN:

1.  Drain salmon and place in bowl with flour, milk, baking powder, cumin powder, and dill weed.  Mix until it turns into a thick batter.

2.  Add sea salt, ground pepper and a dash or two of pepper sauce.  Mix again and form the batter into patties.

3.  Fry in coconut oil, over medium heat, for about 5 minutes each side.  Serve over rice or salad.  Drizzle fresh lemon over the cooked salmon patties.

Lemon & Dill Salmon

This is such an easy and fresh dish that I bake at least once a month.  Add any steamed vegetable and side dish of Quinoa or wild rice for a delicious, healthy and very appealing-to-the-eye, dinner.

THE INGREDIENTS:

Fresh Salmon (2+ lbs)
Fresh Lemon (1 whole lemon, sliced in half - I use Meyers from my garden)
Olive Oil (about 1-4 Tablespoons; may substitute for Butter, melted)
Dill Weed (about 1-2 Tablespoons)
Sea Salt (unrefined is best, or Kosher salt will work)
Black Pepper (freshly ground)
Garlic, chopped (1-2 cloves) Optional

THE DIRECTIONS:

STEP ONE:  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly grease baking sheet with ~ 1 Tbsp. olive oil (or 1 Tbsp. butter).

STEP TWO:  Place salmon on prepared baking sheet and drizzle olive oil on top.  Squeeze 1/2 lemon over salmon.  Sprinkle with sea salt, ground black pepper and dill weed.  Turn salmon over and repeat on the other side with remaining ingredients.

STEP THREE:  In the preheated oven, Bake 25 minutes or until salmon is easily flaked with a fork.

Again, this salmon goes well with a Wild Rice or Quinoa side dish, and fresh steamed vegetables - like

broccoli or string beans.  My kids eat it all up, every time.