Fast & Easy Dinner: Salmon-Potato Cakes

partysugar — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:31:51 -0700

Using store bought mashed potatoes is a great way to make super quick fish cakes. Mix the potatoes with fresh salmon, bread crumbs, and chopped herbs for a firm, tasty cake. Serve the seared cakes on a bed of salad greens tossed with honey dijon vinaigrette.

This recipe also makes a great use of leftover mashed potatoes. To see how it's made, read more.

Salmon-Potato Cakes
From Better Homes and Garden magazine

Ingredients

14 oz. fresh skinless salmon fillets
2 cups refrigerated sour cream and chive flavored mashed potatoes
1/2 cup seasoned fine dry bread crumbs
3 Tbsp. snipped fresh dill
Nonstick cooking spray
1 5-oz. pkg. mixed salad greens
1/2 cup bottled Honey-Dijon salad dressing

Directions

Rinse and dry salmon. Place in 2-quart square microwave-safe baking dish; cover with vented plastic. Microcook on high (100% power) for 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Break in pieces.
In bowl combine salmon, potatoes, bread crumbs, and dill.
Form salmon mixture in eight 3-1/2-inch cakes.
Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook cakes over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until heated through and browned.
Place salad greens on plates. Top with salmon-potato cakes; serve with salad dressing.

Serves 4.

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