Bramble’s Cajun River Salmon Cakes

Ingredients

• 12 ounces cooked salmon, skin removed and flaked
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
• 3/4 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 ripe avocado, diced
• 1 small tomato, diced
• 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, optional

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 375 °F and coat a baking sheet lightly with nonstick spray.

2. 2

   Mix the salmon, eggs, yogurt, bell pepper, onion, quinoa, oregano, paprika, optional cayenne, black pepper, and salt.

3. 3

   Form eight small, even patties and place them on the sheet.

4. 4

   Bake for 10 minutes, turn carefully, then bake 5 to 7 minutes more until golden and the centers reach 165 °F.

5. 5

   Stir the avocado, tomato, red onion, olive oil, and optional cilantro together.

6. 6

   Serve one cake with 1 tablespoon salsa, or the amount appropriate for your approved plan.