Salmon Cakes with Wasabi Sauce

Made a great "Quick and Easy" dinner tonight. The classic Salmon Patties from my youth. However when I suggested to Todd that we have this for dinner, his first response was "Okay, what else is there to eat?". I then explained that we would be dining on "Salmon Cakes with a Wasabi Horseradish dressing" and won the deal to make it.

So here's the super easy recipe.

"Salmon Cake" Ingredients: 1 can salmon, 2 eggs, 1/2 c. panko (bread crumbs), 1/4 c. chopped onion, salt and pepper to taste, a good splash of Angostura Bitters (I was out of worcestershire - 1/2 tsp).

Directions: Drain the salmon, using two forks, break the meat into small pieces, remove any bones and skin/bone-things (feed to the dogs, it's good for them...) In a bowl, add the meat, beaten eggs, onion, salt, pepper and panko. Mix well by hand. Make into four patties or cakes. Set aside.

Wasabi Sauce Recipe: 1/2 c. mayonaise, small container of low-fat yogurt (about 6 oz), 1 tbs of wasabi powder or 1 tsp of prepared horseradish, 1/2 tsp of Dill weed (we used fresh from the garden) and black pepper to taste. Set aside and keep cool.

Cooking: Bring a non-stick skillet to medium heat. Melt 2-3 tbs. of butter, Add the Salmon Cakes, turn up the heat and cook each side about 5-6 minutes until brown on each side and cooked through.

Finishing touches: Parsley leaves, Cholula Hot Sauce and fresh lemon slices - Drizzle wasabi sauce over salmon cake, add a couple of drops of hot sauce and fresh lemon juice. Use the same sauce on the salad -

Voilà!