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Recipe originally shared by my friend Libby at Ditch The Carbs.
Fish cakes are healthy and easy to make, and they’re versatile, too. You can use tuna, sardines, mackerel, or even white fish in place of the salmon, plus your favorite spices and herbs.
I'd like to thank Libby of Ditch The Carbs for reviewing my brand new cookbook and sharing one of over 100 quick & easy recipes included: Quick Salmon Patties. For more information and a sneak peek of what's inside, check out the announcement of my Quick Keto Cookbook.
Hands-on Overall
Serving size 3 patties + 3 tbsp dip
Nutritional values (per serving, 3 patties + 3 tbsp dip)
Net carbs4.3 grams
Protein39.9 grams
Fat39.1 grams
Calories532 kcal
Calories from carbs 3%, protein 30%, fat 67%
Total carbs8 gramsFiber3.7 gramsSugars2.2 gramsSaturated fat9.5 gramsSodium886 mg(39% RDA)Magnesium82 mg(21% RDA)Potassium749 mg(37% EMR)
Ingredients (makes 12 patties)
Patties
- 500 g canned salmon, drained (1 lb)
- 2 large pastured eggs
- 1/2 cup almond flour (50 g/1.8 oz) or 2 tbsp coconut flour (16 g/0.6 oz)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (15 ml)
- 1 small white onion, finely chopped (70 g/2.5 oz)
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp ghee, lard, or duck fat (30 g/1.1 oz)
Avocado lime dip:
- 1 small avocado, peeled, seed removed (100 g/ 3.5 oz)
- 1/4 cup paleo mayonnaise (60 ml/ 2 fl oz)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (15 ml)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: leafy greens, extra-virgin olive oil, or avocado mayo
Instructions
- To make the patties, place all the ingredients except the ghee in a mixing bowl and combine.
- Scoop some of the salmon mixture into a 1/4-cup measuring cup (about 58 g /2 oz) and press down with the back of a spoon to pack it tightly. Turn the measuring cup over onto a plate or a chopping board; repeat until you get 12 patties.
- Heat a large pan greased with the ghee over medium heat. Once hot, add as many patties as you can fit in a single layer. Cook on each side for 4 to 5 minutes and use a spatula to flip them over. (Do not force the patties out of the pan: if a patty doesn’t release when you try to flip it, cook it for a few more seconds until it’s crisp and ready to flip.)
- Set the cooked patties aside. While the patties are cooking, prepare the avocado dip. Place all the ingredients in a blender. Process until smooth. Spoon into a serving bowl.
- Serve the patties with the avocado dip and, optionally, a quick salad of leafy greens drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil or avocado mayo. To store, place the cooled patties and the avocado dip in separate airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Ingredient nutritional breakdown (per serving, 3 patties + 3 tbsp dip)
| Net carbs | Protein | Fat | Calories |
|---|
| Salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids, without skin and bones |
| 0 g | 32.9 g | 7.3 g | 198 kcal |
| Egg, whole, fresh, raw (free-range or organic eggs) |
| 0.2 g | 3.1 g | 2.4 g | 36 kcal |
| Almond flour (blanched ground almonds, almond meal) |
| 1.1 g | 2.7 g | 6.6 g | 74 kcal |
| Parsley, fresh (spices) |
| 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Dill, fresh |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Lemon juice, fresh |
| 0.2 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Onion, brown (yellow), raw |
| 1.1 g | 0.2 g | 0 g | 6 kcal |
| Garlic, fresh |
| 0.2 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Paprika, spices |
| 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 2 kcal |
| Cumin, ground |
| 0.1 g | 0 g | 0.1 g | 1 kcal |
| Turmeric, spices (dried, ground) |
| 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Salt, pink Himalayan rock salt |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Pepper, black, spices |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Ghee |
| 0 g | 0 g | 7.5 g | 68 kcal |
| Avocado, fresh |
| 0.5 g | 0.5 g | 3.7 g | 40 kcal |
| Mayonnaise |
| 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 11.4 g | 102 kcal |
| Lime juice, fresh |
| 0.2 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Garlic, fresh |
| 0.2 g | 0 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Coriander (cilantro), fresh |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Salt, pink Himalayan rock salt |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Total per serving, 3 patties + 3 tbsp dip |
| 4.3 g | 39.9 g | 39.1 g | 532 kcal |
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