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Moroccan Salmon Cakes with Garlic Mayonnaise

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"This is a great alternative to the standard salmon patty recipe using couscous, spinach, and cumin for an exotic flavor."
Moroccan Salmon Cakes with Garlic Mayonnaise Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 155 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • GARLIC MAYONNAISE:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
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  • SALMON CAKES:
  • 1/2 cup couscous
  • 2/3 cup orange juice
  • 1 (14.75 ounce) can red salmon, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry
  • 2 egg yolks, beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small stainless steel or glass bowl, stir together mayonnaise, garlic, and paprika. Set aside.
  2. Prepare couscous according to package directions using the 2/3 cup of orange juice in place of water.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked couscous, red salmon, drained spinach, egg yolks, garlic, cumin, black pepper, and salt. Form into patties.
  4. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and fry patties until golden brown turning once, about 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with garlic mayonnaise.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on may 12, 2006 by SHARON8799 
FIVE STARS AND THEN SOME! This is absolutely perfect!! My meals are low-carb so I took a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 25, 2006 by MtnBikeGirl 
Excellent! I cut the recipe in half because I knew there's no way my husband is eating fish. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 11, 2006 by Jenna F. 
These were SO good!!!!! I will be making them VERY often! The Garlic mayo wasn't for me... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 11, 2006 by AnMei 
A really good recipe that can be a jump-off for other cakes of this type. We used fresh... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 16, 2006 by LUNA47 
These were fantastic! My husband and I both loved them. I did add a bit of cayenne pepper to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 18, 2006 by Mandalyn 
Well, here was my dilemma. I made the recipe completely to recipe, with the exception that I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 4, 2006 by wahoowah2000 
amazing! these were easy to make and came out beautifully. I did use 2 whole eggs instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 4, 2007 by HEARTOFSILVER 
Excellent! Even my picky sister loved these. I used fresh spinach cut up very small, and cut... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on may 17, 2006 by WHYESY 
These are also great as a sandwich with toasted hamburger buns and sliced tomato. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 1, 2005 by GSCHWIETZ 
We loved this recipe. Used left over salmon from the night before. The oj with the couscous... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Moroccan Salmon Cakes with Garlic Mayonnaise

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 620

  • Total Fat: 46.4g
  • Cholesterol: 178mg
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.4g
  • Protein: 28.8g

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