Salmon and Courgette Fritters

Servings: 8 fritters

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Chilling Time: 1 hour

Cooking Time: 6 – 8 minutes 

Total Time: 1 hour and 23 minutes

Ingredients

350g salmon fillet, diced

5 spring onions, finely chopped

1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped

1 courgette, spiralized or grated

1 whole egg

1 egg white

1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)

2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

2 tbsp coconut oil

Sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 lemon, cut into wedges to serve

Preparation

1. Place the salmon, onion, chilli, coriander, paprika and egg in a food processor.
2. Blitz together to form a patty mixture then season to taste.
3. Make sure there is still some bite to the mixture; do not make a puree!
4. Place the salmon mixture into a bowl and set aside.
5. In another bowl whisk the egg white until it just starts to turn foamy.
6. Mix the egg white into the salmon and then add the courgette.
7. Place the mixture into the fridge for at least 1 hour.
8. Heat the oil in a frying pan on a moderate heat.
9. Take sections of the mixture and place into the frying pan forming small patties.
10. Try to aim for a height of at least 1 cm and then cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.
11. The fritters should be golden on the outside and soft and juicy on the inside.
12. Serve with homemade lemon mayonnaise and salad.