Did you know Salmon is one of the best sources of the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, a great source of protein, source of Potassium, and high in B vitamins? This is one of those recipes everyone loves and we never have any left overs. It is not just very nutritious, it is also very delicious. I used Sizzlefish King Salmon  which I recommend strongly. Sizzlefish ’s mission is simple yet powerful .They want us to eat well and live better. They want us to enjoy both the health and performance benefits of fish, in the most consistently-delicious form that we’ve ever experienced. Therefore I am in!  

Servings: 3 – 4

Prep time: 20 minutes

Freezer time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes

Total time: 50 minutes

Ingredients:

Makes 8-10 patties

1 pound of sizzlefish King Salmon

1 egg

¼ cups of chopped parsley

¼ cups of chopped scallions only the green parts

1 teaspoon of lemon zest

1 tablespoon of lemon juice

1 cup of bread crumbs

1 tablespoon of mayonnaise

2 tablespoon olive oil

1 ½ teaspoon of salt

1 teaspoon of black pepper

Salad Ingredients – Optional:

1 cup of Basil leaves

10 black olives

1 cup of Celery leaves

½ tablespoon of lemon juice

½ teaspoon salt & black pepper

½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

1- Preheat the oven to 350 Fahrenheit degrees

2- Season the salmon with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt and ½ teaspoon of black pepper

3- Roast the salmon for 10 minutes until it is barely cooked.

4- Set the salmon aside until it is at room temperature about 10- 15 minutes.

5- Combine an egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, ½ teaspoon salt, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, herbs, scallions, and salmon in a large mixing bowl. Try not to over-mix, leaving some texture.

6- Prepare salmon patties by using an ice-cream scoop and place them on an oven sheet pan covered with parchment paper.

7- Keep them in the freezer about 10-15 minutes that they can get firm.

8- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large preferably Teflon pan and turn the heat to medium high.

9- Fry each side of the salmon patties about 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown.

For the salad dressing:

1- Combine ½ tablespoon of lemon juice, ½ tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt and black pepper in a mixing bowl.

2- Place basil leaves, celery leaves and black olives on a serving platter and pour the salad dressing on it.

3- Place salmon patties on the salad and enjoy this healthy yet delicious meal with your loved ones.