Red Curry Thai Salmon Fish Cakes
Using an ample amount of red curry paste, unsweetened coconut and other Thai flavours - these fish cakes are perfect for a weeknight dinner. You can use either canned or leftover cooked salmon, as well.
Ingredients
- 25 g (¼ cup) unsweetened desiccated coconut
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 1 tbsp virgin coconut oil melted
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 tsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tsp dark brown sugar
- 300 g (10½ oz) cooked salmon broken into small pieces (see note 1)
- 2 scallions thinly sliced
- 5 g (2 tbsp) Thai basil chopped
- 60 g (1 cup) panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Add the coconut to a rimmed baking tray and toast until golden and fragrant - 3-5 minutes. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, add the eggs, curry paste, coconut oil, lime juice, fish sauce, dark soy sauce and brown sugar. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
- Add the salmon, scallions, Thai basil and toasted coconut to a large mixing bowl. Pour over the egg and curry paste mixture and stir until thoroughly combined. Sprinkle over the panko breadcrumbs and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal pieces (they should be about 130g or 4½oz each). Compact them into balls and press them into patties (see note 2).
- Add 1 tbsp of coconut oil to a large skillet and set over medium heat. Once melted and shimmering, add the salmon cakes and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes on the other side. Serve immeditely.
Notes
- If using canned salmon, make sure that the meat is completely drained from the liquid in the can.
- The formed, uncooked patties can be tightly wrapped and frozen for up to 3 months. Defrost completely and follow the cooking instructions.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 589mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1458IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg
Disclaimer: Nutritional information is automatically generated and provided as guidance only. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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