South Beach Friendly Salmon Patties

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 15 ounces canned salmon
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 finely diced garlic clove
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, crumble the canned salmon and if you prefer remove the skin and bones.
• 2 add the vegetables and mix well.
• 3 add the spices to the mixture and mix again.
• 4 heat olive oil in a skillet over a med high heat.
• 5 finally, add egg to mixture and mix well until the whole mixture is moist and sticks together when pressed.
• 6 form the mixture into 3" patties about 1/2" thick.
• 7 place patties in heated skillet and cook until a brown crust forms, then flip and cook until the other side is brown (3-5 minutes per side).
• 8 makes 5 - 6 patties.