Baked Moroccan Salmon Patties With Garlic Aioli

Submitted by LindseyKay

"This is one of my most requested recipes from friends and family and a great way to take the unhealthy fried salmon patty to an entire new playing field. You can serve them as a main course or even make mini sliders for a great party food."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• GARLIC MAYONNAISE

• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1⁄8 teaspoon paprika

• SALMON CAKES

• 1⁄2 cup couscous
• 2⁄3 cup orange juice
• 1 lb salmon, cooked and flaked
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained and squeezed dry
• 2 egg yolks, beaten
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• breadcrumbs, for coating patties

directions

1. Aioli: In a food processor or blender combine mayonnaise, garlic, and paprika. Set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350.

3. Salmon Cakes:

4. Prepare couscous according to package directions using the 2/3 cup of orange juice in place of water.
5. Combine the cooked couscous,salmon, drained spinach, drained pineapple, egg yolks, garlic, cumin, black pepper, and salt. If mixture is too wet, let sit for 20 minutes to absorb liquid.
6. Form into patties and roll in breadcrumbs.
7. Place cakes on cookie sheet lightly srpayed with pam or olive oil.
8. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping onece mid-way through cooking.
9. Serve with garlic mayonnaise.