Crispy Southwest Salmon Patties Recipe With Creamy Cilantro Avocado Sauce (25 Minutes) High Protein Recipes Air Fryer Recipes Low Carb Recipes Dinner Tex-Mex Recipes Appetizers Gluten-free Seafood

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This easy low-carb salmon patties recipe can be made in the air fryer or baked in the oven To make this high-protein seafood recipe you will need the following ingredients from your fridge and pantry: canned salmon, red onion, fresh cilantro (cilantro has health benefits), Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, eggs, flour (all-purpose or gluten-free), ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, a ripe avocado (read about the health benefits of avocado), a lemon for juicing and fresh garlic.

Serve these crispy salmon patties for dinner with your favorite side dishes. You could even serve them as appetizers with the creamy sauce on the side.

Cuisine: Mexican / Tex-Mex / Southwest
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes (air fryer) or 25 minutes (oven)
Total Time: 25 to 40 minutes
Servings: 4 (makes 8 patties)

Ingredients 

Salmon Patties

• 20 - 24 ounces (4 small cans) salmon, drained
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/8 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup flour (all-purpose or gluten-free flour)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• olive oil cooking spray, for misting

Creamy Avocado Sauce

• 1 avocado, peeled and pitted
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 - 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• water, to thin, if needed (optional)

Here's how to make it: 

1. Make the avocado sauce by putting all the ingredients except the fresh cilantro into a blender. Blend until smooth. Add water, if needed, to reach desired consistency. Stir in the cilantro. Set aside.
2. Mix all the salmon patties ingredients in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. (You could make this recipe with canned tuna instead of salmon. For gluten free salmon patties, use gluten-free flour.)
3. Shape into 8 patties and place into a 400-degree F preheated air fryer in a single layer. Mist with olive oil spray. 
4. Cook for 10 minutes or until crispy and golden. Serve hot with the avocado sauce. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. 
5. To bake the salmon patties, place the patties on a baking sheet. Mist the tops with olive oil cooking spray. Bake in a preheated 425-degree F oven for 15 minutes. Flip the patties over and continue to bake until browned and crispy, about 10 minutes more.

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