Moroccan Salmon Cakes with Garlic Mayonnaise

Yael

Sat, Sep 11 2004, 11:50 pm

This is a great alternative to the standard salmon patty recipe using couscous, spinach, and cumin for an exotic flavor.
4 to 5 servings.

Ingredients:
GARLIC MAYONNAISE:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/8 teaspoon paprika

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.