Full tutorial video above. Spicy fish cakes, crispy outside, soft in the center, these richly flavored patties are a terrific appetizer. Easy, low carb and made with salmon. Freezes beautifully!
Crumble fish into smaller pieces. Add grated onion, chickpea flour, cilantro, chili peppers, garlic, chopped mint, curry powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, red pepper flakes and one egg to the fish.
Mix it all very well into a smooth and moldable mixture. Canned fish will have some added salt, so add more salt only if needed.
Shaping Patties
Divide fish cake mixture into 12 to 16 portions. Roll each portion and flatten into an oval patty. Keep the patties aside.
Set up the items for breading the patties. Beat the egg. Spread the bread crumbs in a flat plate.
Dip each salmon patty in the beaten egg and then dip it in bread crumbs, making sure to coat all around in each step.
Press the patty gently to make sure the bread crumbs are nicely set on it. Keep the prepared fish cakes aside.
Frying
The fish cakes may be shallow fried in two batches in a skillet that has enough room for six to eight patties.
For each batch, heat 4 tablespoons oil in the skillet at medium high. Once the oil is hot enough, slide six to eight fish cakes and lower the heat to medium and shallow fry both sides for 2 to 3 minutes each until golden brown. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
Serve these salmon cakes in a platter with some onion and lime slices. May serve these as an appetizer, side dish, snack or make sandwiches.
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Notes
Oil: If the frying is done right at the optimum temperature and if not reusing the same oil, the absorption of oil can be kept to the minimum.
Freeze: The salmon cakes can be breaded and frozen a day ahead. Prior to frying, thaw the patties. Frozen fish cakes can also be kept for a longer time for later use.
Storage: Alternatively the patties can be fried and wrapped in parchment paper and packed in freezer safe bags and frozen. Just thaw them and heat in a toaster oven, conventional oven or on a skillet.
Roasted chickpea flour, ginger garlic paste, dried mint, garam masala, turmeric, ground cumin and ground coriander are available at Indian and Middle eastern grocery stores or online.
Nutrition facts based on plain salmon and not including added salt.
For more tips and serving suggestions check out the blog post above.