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The Hunger Games Tribute: Fish Cakes a la Katniss

[ 5 ] March 24, 2012 |

Spicy Salmon Cakes with Cool Broccoli Slaw

Katniss is a skilled hunter/gatherer. In fact, before being taken from her home to compete in the games, she is the main breadwinner for family.

You can be a hunter/gatherer too! Just head into your pantry…this recipe uses a lot of pantry staples! Okay, I might be reaching a little here. But seriously. These are simple to put together but are very impressive. Like Katniss, these delicious patties are spicy and complex. Whip some up for a light lunch or dinner.

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The Hunger Games Tribute: Fish for Katniss

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Serving Size: 2 fish cakes and 1/6 of the slaw mixture

The Hunger Games Tribute: Fish for Katniss

Gather

For the Salmon Cakes
2 14.75 oz can of salmon (I prefer sockeye)
1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
2 egg
2 green onion
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 Tablespoon hot sauce (I used Franks)
juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (add more if you like it spicy!)
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Slaw
1 12 oz bag of broccoli slaw (you can find this by the bagged salads in the market)
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup plain, fat free greek yogurt
1/4 cup low fat mayonnaise
3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
freshly ground pepper, to taste

Step by step

    For Salmon Cakes
  1. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Spray lightly with cooking spray (I used my olive oil sprayer).
  2. Combine the salmon, egg, panko, bell pepper, onion, lemon and seasonings.
  3. Form into six patties.
  4. Fry the salmon cakes for a few minutes on each side, until a nice, golden crust forms.
    5. For the Slaw
  5. Whisk together the yogurt, mayo, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
  6. Fold in the broccoli slaw and bell pepper.
  7. Once well combined, refridgerate for at least 20 minutes to let the flavors develop.
    8. To Serve
  8. Top about a cup of the slaw with two hot salmon cakes.
  9. Serve with lemon for squeezing.

Nutrition

WW PP:7; Calories 307.1 ; Fat 12.5 g ; Saturated Fat 0.5 g ; Cholesterol 61.7 mg; Sodium 405.7 mg; Potassium 316.5 mg; Carbohydrate 18.6 g; Fiber 3.3 g ; Sugars 4.6 g; Protein 28.6 g

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Category: Main Dish, Seafood

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  • http://christy.shrinkingjeans.net Christy_TheSistherhood

    YUM!! I have never made salmon cakes, and you’ve made it look so easy. I can’t wait to try them!

  • Daphnemills

    This reminds me of the salmon cakes I used to make regularly. I can’t wait to go back to a classic/regular :) thanks for the reminder

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1491150110 Whitney McAbee

    I love this recipe! I’m just not much of a fan of salmon. Could this be done with another kind of fish or should I bite the bullet and try the salmon?

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