These croquettes made from fresh salmon, are a light and healthy dinner choice when paired with a colorful garden. They can be served by themselves or on a toasted bun. My husband likes to put Thousand Island dressing on them to give them a little tang, but you can also top them with garlic mayonnaise. Serves 6-8

Ingredients

3 lbs fresh, skinless salmon filet, cut into one-inch chunks

1 large sweet onion, such as vidalia, quartered

½ bunch fresh cilantro

1 egg

½ cup breadcrumbs

1 TB garlic powder

1 TB smoked or sweet paprika

1 TB olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

1 package hamburger buns

2 large tomatoes, sliced thin

1 head Bibb lettuce

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Combine salmon, onion, and cilantro in small batches in the food processor, pulsing until coarsely chopped. Place in bowl when finished.

3. Stir in egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper and mix well.

4. Form mixture into six or eight patties and place on baking sheet that’s been coated with olive oil.

5. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping over after ten minutes. Patties should be golden brown on each side.

6. Serve on hamburger buns with lettuce, tomato, and dressing of your choice.

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