Diabetic Dish of the Week - ALASKA SALMON CAKES WITH YOGURT DILL SAUCE

This week's Diabetic Dish of the Week is ALASKA SALMON CAKES WITH YOGURT DILL SAUCE. Made using Cottage Cheese, Fresh Dill, Green Onions, 2 cans of Alaska Salmon, Yogurt, and Dill. The Dish is 217 calories and 8 carbs per serving. The recipe is from one of my favorite sites the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website. The site has a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes so check it out today. Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One!  https://diabeticgourmet.com/

ALASKA SALMON CAKES WITH YOGURT DILL SAUCE
Ingredients
1 egg
1/4 cup small-curd nonfat cottage cheese

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 can (14.75 ounces) traditional pack Alaska salmon or 2 cans or pouches (6 to 7.1 ounces each) skinless, boneless salmon, drained and chunked
3 tablespoons garlic-and-herb bread crumbs
Vegetable oil

Yogurt Dill Sauce
Yogurt Dill Sauce Ingredients
1/2 cup nonfat yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons finely minced fresh garlic
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 cup grated cucumber (squeeze dry)

Directions
1 - In medium bowl, whisk egg lightly. Add cottage cheese, dill, lemon pepper and green onions; mix well.
2 - Mix in drained salmon, then sprinkle in bread crumbs and mix well.
3 - Shape mixture into 4 patties, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick and 3 inches in diameter.
4 - Heat nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and brush skillet with oil.
5 - Fry salmon cakes for about 2-1/2 to 3 minutes per side.
6 - Cakes should be crisp and golden on the outside and still moist on the inside.

To Make Yogurt Dill Sauce:
1 - Mix yogurt and garlic, and add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in dill and cucumber. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.
Recipe Yield: Serves 4

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 217

Fat: 8 grams
Sodium: 897 milligrams
Cholesterol: 112 milligrams
Protein: 27 grams
Carbohydrates: 8 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/alaska-salmon-cakes-with-yogurt-dill-sauce