Salmon Patties with Spicy Cilantro Dip

                                                                                                               Week 11 (save $11)

Even though we fast forwarded our clocks one hour a head today, it's a sign of Spring but baby, its still cold outside!  Here is a simple, quick immune booster heart-healthy recipe to warm you up.

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Salmon Patties with Spicy Cilantro Dip
 
½ cup of whipped dressing  or Greek yoghourt

Chopped cilantro (or relish)

Pepper sauce to taste (or any hot sauce)

In a bowl combine the mayonaise, cilantro and  a few dashes of pepper sauce.  Set aside in fridge.

1 large egg

2 slices whole-wheat bread or white cut into cubes

1 tin (213 gram) of salmon, well drained

1 teaspoon of mustard

¼ cup  freshly chopped cilantro

Panko bread crumb

olive oil

Lemon cut into wedges

In a large bowl, whisk the egg .  Add the bread cubes to the egg and milk mixture.  Toss the salmon, mustard and cilantro together until combined.  Season with salt and pepper.  Scoop about  ¼ cup to form a patty about ½ inch thick.  Repeat and make 6 patties.

In a plate with about ½ cup of  panko, roll the patties in the bread crumb.
 
Heat a large non stick frying pan over medium heat, add about 1-2 tsp of olive oil and cook the patties until golden, about 3 minutes per side. 
 
Serve the salmon patties with a wedge of lemon and spicy cilantro sauce.

(Change up the recipe by adding your own twist with different herbs and savory ingredients)

Bon appetite!