Salmon and Quinoa Patties: the recipe for the delicious light and inviting finger food

Salmon and quinoa patties are a simple and very tasty preparation, perfect to serve as a delicious aperitif, but also as a second course if accompanied by a fresh salad. Compared to traditional salmon patties, the addition of quinoa gives this recipe a particularly pleasant rustic taste, which brings with it all the antioxidant properties of the precious herbaceous plant and also its consistent supply of fibers and mineral salts. But salmon and quinoa patties are also a dish to be presented to children, who will appreciate them thanks to their delicate taste.

How to prepare Salmon and Quinoa Patties

Collect the boiled quinoa, the flaked salmon, the chopped parsley, a handful of breadcrumbs, an egg, salt and pepper (1) on a plate. Mix and correct if necessary the density of the mixture without excessively hardening it.

Mix a handful of raw quinoa seeds with some breadcrumbs. Then form patties the size of a walnut and pass them in breadcrumbs (2).

Heat plenty of peanut oil in a pan until you start to see bubbles after dipping a toothpick (3). Then dip a few patties at a time and turn them halfway through cooking.

As the patties start to appear golden brown, drain them on absorbent kitchen paper (4). Serve the salmon and quinoa patties while still hot, accompanied with a bit of fresh rocket.

Tips

If you prefer non-fried salmon and quinoa patties, you can safely place them on a dripping pan lined with parchment paper and brown them at 180° C for about 20 minutes, taking care to brush them with extra virgin olive oil halfway through cooking for a crispy and tasty result.

If you don't like salmon very much, you can replace it with another type of fish: tuna for those who love strong flavors, cod for those who prefer more delicate flavors.

If you prefer an even more rustic dish, try adding some dried fruit, such as walnuts and hazelnuts. For a fresher result, however, put a bit of lemon zest in the dough.

Preservation

You can preserve the salmon and quinoa patties in an airtight container for 1-2 days.