Sweet Potato Salmon Cakes with Creamy Dill Sriracha Sauce - creamy sweet potato binds with flaky pan-seared salmon in this uber-healthy super food combo.
1small sweet potatocooked and peeled (about 1/2 cup)**
1tablespoonseafood seasoning(I used Old Bay Seasoning.)
3-4tablespoonschopped fresh dill or 3 teaspoons dried dill weed or more to taste
2eggs, lightly beaten
1/3cupfinely sliced green onions
For the creamy dill sriracha sauce:
1/3cupfat free plain Greek yogurt
3tablespoonsmayo or additional Greek yogurt
1clovegarlicfinely minced
1tablespoonchopped fresh dill or more to taste
1/2teaspoonhoney
Salt and pepperto taste
1-2teaspoonssriracha sauce or more to taste
For the balsamic maple Brussels sprouts:
1lb.Brussels sproutshalved
1.5tablespoonsextra virgin olive oildivided
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonpepper
1tablespoonbalsamic vinegar
1teaspoonmaple syrup
Instructions
For the sweet potato salmon cakes:
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
Using 1/3 cup measuring cup, scoop batter and shape into 7 cakes. It is easier to work with batter if your hands are slightly damp.
Sauté cakes 3-5 minutes on each side. I had to do this in two batches and added another tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet for my 2nd batch.
Once lightly browned on both sides, remove from skillet and transfer to paper towel lined plate.
For the creamy dill sriracha sauce:
Simply combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Enjoy!
For the balsamic maple Brussels sprouts:
Preheat oven to 425ºF. Line baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray or line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
Toss Brussels in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread evenly on baking sheet and bake for 20 mins.
Remove from oven and toss in 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, balsamic vinegar and maple syrup. Serve immediately.
Notes
*Alternatively, use 2 (5 ounce) cans salmon or tuna. The salmon is to be cooked before making patties. I pan-seared my salmon according to the method, detailed in this recipe. It makes for such wonderful salmon. I did not use the seasoning recipe in the recipe, but only seasoned with garlic powder, salt and pepper. **Roast sweet potato at 400ºF. for about 45-60 mins and until soft.Photos by Erin at The Almond Eater.