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During a recent stay at a vacation house with a group of friends, we put our culinary skills together and hosted an over-the-top potluck style feast. I came home with some great leftover salmon and new inspiration from my friends’ cooking.

I really hate to waste food, so I try and incorporate my leftovers into new dishes whenever I can. I made this recipe with the salmon and a few other things I found in my fridge. The dish turned out great so I had to share it with you. 

Recipe: Quinoa and Salmon Fritters

Recipe by 2 Hungry Birds – Tina

Course: Lunch

Servings

4

servings

During a recent stay at a vacation house with a group of friends, we put our culinary skills together and hosted an over-the-top potluck style feast. I came home with some great leftover salmon and new inspiration from my friends’ cooking. I really hate to waste food, so I try and incorporate my leftovers into new dishes whenever I can. I made this recipe with the salmon and a few other things I found in my fridge. The dish turned out great so I had to share it with you.

Ingredients

• ½ cup quinoa

• 3 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped

• 7 oz (200g) cooked salmon (leftover), torn into smaller pieces

• ½ cup bread crumbs

• ½ cup Parmesan cheese

• ½ teaspoon salt

• Fresh cracked pepper

• ½ teaspoon cumin

• ½ teaspoon curry powder

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying

Directions

• Cook the quinoa as directed on package and let it cool.
• In a large bowl, mix all the above ingredients except for olive oil.
• Shape them into small patties and make sure to squeeze them tightly to prevent them from falling apart during cooking.
• Heat olive oil in a pan on medium high heat and add the patties. Sauté until browned on each side.
• Serve with simple arugula salad and a few slices of avocado.