SWEET POTATO SALMON CAKES

Sweet Potato Salmon Cakes image

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories Fish

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 19

SALMON CAKES:
2 can(s) salmon, about 20 oz. each, drained, skin and bones removed
1 c mashed sweet potato,drained well
1 Tbsp old bay seafood seasoning
1 1/2 c buttery cracker crumbs
1 large egg, beaten
1 tsp crushed dried thyme leaves or 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh
1 Tbsp hot sauce or to taste
1 bunch finely chopped green onion, white part only
3 Tbsp fresh finely chopped dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed,crushed
1 small splash white wine,optional
GARNISH:
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 small ribs celery including green leaves (use center or heart of celery)
2 clove garlic, chopped
1 c grape tomatoes, cut in half
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
4 c baby spinach leaves

Steps:

1. Salmon Cakes: Flake the salmon with a fork and season with a little pepper to taste. Add the mashed sweet potato, bay seasoning, 1/2 the cracker crumbs, egg,thyme, hot sauce, if using(I did add a little),onions and dill. Oh , don't forget the small splash of wine if using. Mix to combine. The mixture needs to be just firm enough to mold into cakes or patties. If its too wet, add a few more crumbs.
2. Heat 2 skillets, side by side, 1 with 2 Tablespoons olive oil over medium heat, the other with 1 Tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. --- Form the Salmon mixture into 4- four inch patties, coat in the remaining crumbs, gently press in so they stick and add these patties to the pan with 2 Tablespoons of oil. Cook until light golden , about 3 minutes on each side.
3. Garnish: In the second pan- while the patties are cooking add the red onions, celery and garlic and cook 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste and cook 2 minutes more. Stir the vinegar into the sauce, then sprinkle the sugar over top and toss to coat the tomatoes and the spinach.
4. Arrange the salmon cakes on serving plates with the spinach on the side. Serve with mango salsa or tartar sauce if desired.