Salmon Patties with Dijon Yogurt Sauce

INGREDIENTS

For the salmon patties:

• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
• ¼ cup chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• Pinch of cayenne (optional)
• 10oz canned salmon (flaked)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon canola oil

For the sauce:

• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix together the yogurt, lemon juice and Dijon mustard. Add the green onion, red pepper, garlic powder, salt, cayenne and salmon. Mix thoroughly.
2. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Stir in the panko. Form 4 equal-sized patties.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add canola oil. Once oil is hot, cook the patties until brown, about 5 minutes on each side.
4. To make the sauce, mix together yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, parsley, and garlic.
5. Spoon the sauce over the finished salmon patties.

NUTRITION FACTS

YIELD: 4 servings

Calories: 244 per serving, Carbohydrates: 19g, Fiber: 1.1g, Sugar: 1.1g (0g added sugar), Protein: 22g, Fat: 8.3g, Saturated fat: 1.5g, Cholesterol: 108mg, Sodium: 644mg

SOURCE: Chef Eric Meade, Mount Carmel Health System

Presented at the Mount Carmel von Zychlin Healthy Living Center Monthly Cooking Demo December 2023

Watch the cooking demo video below for extra tips and guidance!