PISTACHIO-CRUSTED SALMON CAKES

Pistachio-Crusted Salmon Cakes image

It takes only half an hour to give salmon patties glamour. These time-saving fish cakes get a rich, buttery crunch from ground pistachio nuts. -Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/4 pounds salmon fillets
1 large egg
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup coarsely ground pistachios
2 tablespoons canola oil
Lime wedges

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat; add fillets and poach, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove from pan and cool slightly. , In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, mustard, lime zest, salt and pepper. Shred salmon with two forks; fold into bread crumb mixture. Shape into eight patties. Coat both sides with pistachios., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook patties in oil in batches for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Fat 38g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 507mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 37g protein.