Almond Crusted Salmon Cakes with Yogurt Avocado Dip

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Skill Level	Easy

Preparation Time	20 minutes	Total Time	40 minutes
Servings	4	Cost Per Serving	$5.16

1 pound	Fresh Salmon (or any other sustainable fish)
1	Egg
1/2 cup	Green Onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup	Red Pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup	Zucchini, shredded
1/2 cup	Fresh Parsley, Cilantro or Dill, roughly chopped
2 tbsp	Capers
1/2 cup	Almonds
2 tsp	Lime Zest
1/4 tsp	Sea Salt

Yogurt Avocado Dip

1	Ripe Avocado
1/4 cup	Fat Free Plain Greek Yogurt
1 tbsp	Fresh Parsley, Cilantro or Dill, roughly chopped
1 tbsp	Lime Juice
To Taste	Sea Salt and Black Pepper

Preheat oven to 425 F.
Place almonds, lime zest and salt in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Empty into a shallow dish and set aside.
Put parsley into the food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
Add green onion, red pepper, zucchini and capers to food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
Cut the salmon into smaller sections and add to the food processor with the egg. Pulse until roughly chopped.
Shape mixture evenly into 1 inch balls and press down to form ½ inch thick patties.
Dredge the top and bottom of patties in the ground almonds and place on a parchment paper lined baking tray.
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown, flipping half way.
For the Avocado Dip, put all ingredients into a bowl and mix until combined. Serve with the Salmon Cakes
Tip: Lay the shredded zucchini on a paper towel to draw out any excess moisture.

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Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish lower the risk of abnormal heart beats called arrhythmias. These heart-healthy fats also prevent plaque buildup in the arteries and can help lower blood pressure. Omega-3s lower triglyceride levels, a type of fat in the blood linked to heart disease.
For a healthy heart, choose at least 2 servings of fatty fish a week (1 serving is the size of a deck of cards). Fatty fish includes salmon, trout, mackerel, sardines, and Arctic Char. Check www.seachoice.org and www.oceanwise.ca for a list of sustainable fish that are lower in mercury and other pollutants.
Avocados are high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids. They also contain natural plant sterols that lower inflammation. Inflammation is linked to a higher risk of heart disease and cancer. One of the plant sterols in avocado called beta-sitosterol promotes healthy cholesterol levels.