South Beach Friendly Salmon Patties Recipes

SALMON PATTIES I

Steps:

• Drain and reserve liquid from salmon. Mix egg, onion, bread crumbs and salmon together.
• Make into patties. If mixture is too dry to form into patties, add reserved liquid from salmon.
• In a frying pan, heat olive oil. Place patties in pan. Brown on each side, turning gently. Drain on paper towels and serve.

GRILLED SALMON WITH ROSEMARY (SOUTH BEACH PHASE I)

Steps:

• Cut the fish into 4 equal-size portions. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary in a bowl. Brush the mixture onto the fish.
• To grill, arrange the fish on a grill rack or use a grill basket sprayed with olive oil cooking spray. Grill over medium-hot coals until the fish flakes easily (allow 4-6 minutes per 1/2" of thickness). If the fish is more than 1" thick, gently turn it halfway through grilling.
• To broil, spray the rack of a broiler pan with olive oil cooking spray and arrange the fish on it. Broil 4" from the heat for 4-6 minutes per 1/2" thickness. If the fish is more than 1" thick, gently turn it through broiling.
• To serve, top the fish with capers, if using, and garnish with rosemary sprigs, if desired.

SOUTH BEACH FRIENDLY SALMON PATTIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, crumble the canned salmon and if you prefer remove the skin and bones.
• Add the vegetables and mix well.
• Add the spices to the mixture and mix again.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over a med high heat.
• Finally, add egg to mixture and mix well until the whole mixture is moist and sticks together when pressed.
• form the mixture into 3" patties about 1/2" thick.
• Place patties in heated skillet and cook until a brown crust forms, then flip and cook until the other side is brown (3-5 minutes per side).
• Makes 5 - 6 patties.