Baja Salmon Cakes with Shallot Slaw and Oat-Crusted Tortilla Chips
Savor the flavors of Mexico with these crispy oat-crusted salmon cakes, served atop a refreshing shallot slaw and crunchy oat-crusted tortilla chips, all perfectly balanced with a zesty lime crema. The combination of textures and flavors will transport you to the coast of Baja. This dish is a creative twist on traditional Mexican cuisine, with the added crunch of oats and the freshness of shallots.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total Time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- medium
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- mexican
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- salmon
- shallot
- oats
Ingredients
- 1lbsalmon, flaked
- 1/2cupshallot, finely chopped
- 1/2cupoats, rolled
- 4eachtortillas, cut into triangles
- 2tbspslime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4cupcilantro, chopped
- 1eachchipotle peppers, minced
- 1/4cupmayonnaise, none
- 1/4cupMexican crema, none
- to tastenonesalt, none
- to tastenonepepper, none
Nutrition
420
105 per serving
35g
70% DV
20g
29% DV
30g
10% DV
Macronutrient Breakdown
- Fiber
- 5g
% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet
Step-by-Step
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, mix together the lime juice, cilantro, and chipotle peppers.
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In a large bowl, combine the flaked salmon, chopped shallot, and oat mixture. Mix well until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Using your hands, shape the salmon mixture into 4 patties. Place the patties on a plate or tray and refrigerate for at least 5 minutes to set.
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In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch (1 cm) of oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the salmon patties and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
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While the salmon is cooking, prepare the oat-crusted tortilla chips. Dip each tortilla triangle into the oat mixture, coating both sides evenly. Fry the coated tortilla triangles in the same skillet as the salmon, until crispy and golden brown.
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To make the shallot slaw, combine the chopped shallot, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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To assemble the dish, place a cooked salmon patty on each plate. Top with a spoonful of the shallot slaw, a few oat-crusted tortilla chips, and a dollop of lime crema.
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Drizzle the chipotle mayonnaise over the top of each dish and serve immediately.
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