Moroccan Salmon Cakes with Garlic Mayonnaise Recipe
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Moroccan Salmon Cakes with Garlic Mayonnaise

By: Emily 
"This is a great alternative to the standard salmon patty recipe using couscous, spinach, and cumin for an exotic flavor."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (153)

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 to 5 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 620 | Total Fat: 46.4g | Cholesterol: 178mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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

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