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                          Ginger Salmon Cakes

Recipe By     : Candy Valencia
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fish                             Seafood

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1                    Lemon
  2 1/2  Tsp       Grated Fresh Ginger
                       Salt and Pepper
  5      Tbs        Oil
  6      Cups      Watercress Leaves
  1                    Egg
 15 1/2  ounces Canned Salmon
  1                    Scallion -- Chopped
  2      Tbs         Chopped Fresh Parsley
  1 1/2  Cups     Dry Bread Crumbs (+3 Tablespoons)

Squeeze 1 1/2 Tbs juice from lemon into small jar.  Add 1/2 tsp ginger, 3/4
tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper.  Shake until salt dissolves.  Add 3 Tbs oil,
shake to combine.  Remove tough stems from watercress; divide leaves among
4 plates.

In large bowl, beat egg.  Drain salmon, add to egg with remaining ginger,
scallion, parsley, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
Mix well and shape into 8 patties.  In large non-stick frying pan, heat
remaining oil over medium heat.  Coat patties with remaining crumbs and
cook until golden brown on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes.