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Quick Fish Patties





Quick Fish Patties _keto recipe

























You can use tuna, sardines, mackerel, or even white fish in place of the salmon, plus your favorite spices and herbs.





Ingredients









PATTIES:





1.1 pounds (500 g) canned salmon, drained

2 large pastured eggs

1 /2 cup (50 g/1.8 oz) almond flour, or 2 tablespoons (16 g/0.6 oz) coconut flour

2 tablespoons (8 g/0.3 oz) chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon (4 g/0.1 oz) chopped fresh dill

1 tablespoon (15 ml/0.5 oz) fresh lemon juice

1 small (70 g/2.5 oz) white onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 teaspoon paprika

1 /2 teaspoon each ground cumin and turmeric

Salt and pepper

2 tablespoons (30 g/1.1 oz) ghee, lard, or duck fat









AVOCADO & LIME DIP :









1 small (100 g/3.5 oz) avocado, peeled, seed removed

1 /4 cup (55 g/1.9 oz) Mayonnaise

1 tablespoon (15 ml/0.5 oz) fresh lime juice

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon (4 g/0.1 oz) chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Salt and pepper









Optional:









leafy greens,

extra-virgin olive oil, or avocado mayo





Instructions





To make the patties, place all the ingredients except the ghee in a mixing bowl and combine.

Scoop some of the salmon mixture into a 1 /4 -cup measuring cup (about 58 g /2 oz) and press down with the back of a spoon to pack it tightly.

Turn the measuring cup over onto a plate or a chopping board; repeat until you get 12 patties.





Heat a large pan greased with the ghee over medium heat. Once hot, add as many patties as you can fit in a single layer.

Cook on each side for 4 to 5 minutes and use a spatula to flip them over. (Do not force the patties out of the pan: If a patty doesn’t release when you try to flip it, cook it for a few more seconds until it’s crisp and ready to flip.)

Set the cooked patties aside.





While the patties are cooking, prepare the avocado dip.

Place all the ingredients in a blender.

Process until smooth.

Spoon into a serving bowl.





Serve the patties with the avocado dip and, optionally, a quick salad of leafy greens drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil or avocado mayo. To store, place the cooled patties and the avocado dip in separate airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

MAKES: 4 SERVINGS (12 PATTIES) | HANDS-ON TIME: 20 Min | OVERALL TIME: 20 Min





NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING (3 PATTIES + 2 TABLESPOONS DIP)

Total carbs: 8 g | Fiber: 3.7 g | Net carbs: 4.3 g | Protein: 39.9 g Fat: 39.1 g | Energy: 532 kcal

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (3%), protein (30%), fat (67%)