MOROCCAN SALMON CAKES WITH GARLIC MAYONNAISE

Moroccan Salmon Cakes with Garlic Mayonnaise image

This is a great alternative to the standard salmon patty recipe using couscous, spinach, and cumin for an exotic flavor.

Provided by Emily

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Fish Cake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, crushed
⅛ teaspoon paprika
½ cup couscous
⅔ cup orange juice
1 (14.75 ounce) can red salmon, drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry
2 egg yolks, beaten
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

In a small stainless steel or glass bowl, stir together mayonnaise, garlic, and paprika. Set aside.
Prepare couscous according to package directions using the 2/3 cup of orange juice in place of water.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked couscous, red salmon, drained spinach, egg yolks, garlic, cumin, black pepper, and salt. Form into patties.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and fry patties until golden brown turning once, about 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with garlic mayonnaise.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 178.4 mg, Fat 46.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 950.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g