Fresh Salmon Patties with Greek Yogurt Sauce

Name: Fresh Salmon Patties with Greek Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/4 pounds salmon fillet; 1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs, divided; 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional; 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten; Cooking spray; SAUCE:; 1/4 cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt; 1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill; 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon capers, drained and chopped

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

Whether you start with fresh salmon or use leftover cooked salmon, you can serve these fresh salmon patties with sauce as a main dish, as appetizers, or on top of a green salad. —Cindy Fan, Alhambra, California

Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds salmon fillet
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs, divided
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
Cooking spray
SAUCE:
1/4 cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill
3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon capers, drained and chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Place salmon on a greased baking sheet; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bake until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 14-17 minutes. Cool slightly; remove skin, if necessary. Transfer salmon to a shallow dish. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
2. Preheat oven to 425°. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in parsley.
3. In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup bread crumbs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the onion mixture; if desired, add pepper sauce. Flake salmon; add to bread crumb mixture, mixing lightly. Shape into eight 2-1/2-in. patties.
4. Place egg whites and remaining 1 cup bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip salmon patties in egg whites, then roll in crumbs to coat. Place on a greased baking sheet. Spritz tops with cooking spray. Bake until golden brown, 14-17 minutes.
5. In a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients; serve with salmon cakes.

Nutrition Facts

2 salmon cakes with 1 tablespoon sauce: 422 calories, 25g fat (4g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 491mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein.