Spicy Salmon Patties

Dinner

Made with canned salmon, these patties are good hot or cold. I usually serve them on buns with slices of ripe tomato, sweet red onion, and red and green bell pepper.

Average Rating: 4.5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

2 slices whole wheat bread
12 miniature pretzels
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons salt-free spicy seasoning blend
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) salmon, drained, bones and skin removed
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. Place the first 5 ingredients in a blender or food processor; cover and process until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
2. In a bowl, combine the eggs, salmon, onion, green pepper, jalapeno, garlic and 1/2 cup crumb mixture. Shape into eight 1/2-in.-thick patties. Coat with remaining crumb mixture.
3. In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook patties in oil until golden brown, 4-5 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts

2 patties: 339 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 176mg cholesterol, 607mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
4 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 starch.