Salmon Cakes with Ginger Sauce

Salmon is a fish rich in Omega 3. Omega 3's' are essential fatty acids (EFA) which are very important for  brain development. New studies show that high dosages of Fish oil can relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety.  It also helps lower high blood presure and serves as a natural blood thinner without the side effects of Warfarin. Omega 3 is also recommended for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis . Overall, fish is good for you. Just make sure it says wild caught. The farm raised is usually fed with corn and other junk and also treated with antibiotics. And since recently the FDA approved the GMO fish you really won't know whether you are eating salmon or eel . That's why I always look for the "wild caught"statement.
My friend Jeanne Schroeder gave me a  recipe a while ago for Salmon cakes which I had to change quite a bit because of the low grain diet I am following. This recipe is great for people on the GAPS diet since it doesn't contain any grains/gluten. For the sauce you'll need a little mayonnaise. In my last post I offer a way to prepare a healthy mayonnaise. 

Ingredients

For the cakes:

1 lb frozen or fresh salmon
8 green onions finely chopped
3 eggs lightly beaten
3 Tbsp Almond meal
4 Garlic cloves
1 Tsp. Sea Salt
1 Tbsp. Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
2 Bay leaves
Coconut oil 


For the sauce

1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp. Mayonnaise 
2 Tbsp. freshly peeled and grated ginger
1 Tsp. Sesame oil
1 Tsp. Lemon juice



Cut the fish into big pieces and place it in a pot. Cover with water and add 2 minced garlic cloves and bay leaves. Cook until done. remove from heat and discard the broth (unless you want to make fish soup). Remove skin and in a bowl flake apart the salmon with a fork and pick over for bones. Add eggs, onions and almond meal. Mix well . Chop finely 2 garlic cloves and add to bowl. Add sea salt and lemon juice. Mix well. Shape the mixture into patties.
In a skillet heat some coconut oil over medium heat. Add patties and cook on each side until golden.  Set aside and cover.

In a separate bowl  mix all sauce ingredients. Add some sea salt if necessary.

Serve the cakes with the sauce on the side .