Wasabi Salmon Patties

Wasabi Salmon Patties

Salmon burgers

Ingredients
1 pound skinless salmon filet
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
¼ cup fresh green onions, finely chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro, minced
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
½ cup blanched almond flour
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup wasabi powder
1 tablespoon water
coconut oil for frying

Instructions
1. Rinse salmon, pat dry, and cut into ¼ inch cubes.
2. In a large bowl, combine salmon, ginger, scallions, cilantro, eggs, lime juice, almond flour, and
salt
3. In a small bowl, combine wasabi powder and water to form a paste
4. Mix wasabi paste into salmon mixture
5. Form batter into 2-inch patties with your hands
6. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat
7. Sauté patties in batches until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes per side
8. Serve over a lettuce leaf

This dish would go good with a side of stir fried sliced portabellas, sliced onions and steamed green and yellow zucchini.  Stir fry the mushrooms and onions until tender, and add to the steamed vegetables.