Meal Kit
Za'atar Spiced Salmon Cakes
with feta green beans
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Fish (Salmon), Milk, Wheat, Sesame
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesUnder 35g carbsPescatarianOver 30g protein
Chef
Maija Barnes
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Green Beans
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9 oz. Salmon
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1 oz. Creme Fraiche
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1 oz. Greek Butter
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1 oz. Sour Cream
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¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
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½ oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
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1 tsp. Za'atar Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) jOQwp2PA
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Calories580
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Carbohydrates17g
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Net Carbs12g
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Fat44g
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Protein32g
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Sodium1060mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Roast the Salmon
Pat salmon dry and place on prepared baking sheet.
Roast in hot oven until salmon reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 13-15 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. Transfer salmon to a plate and let cool, at least 5 minutes. Salmon will be hot! Use a utensil. -
2 Form the Salmon Cakes
Once cool enough to handle, remove skin from salmon and discard. Using two forks, flake salmon into bite-sized pieces.
In a mixing bowl, combine panko and 2 Tbsp. water. Let sit, 1 minute.After 1 minute, add flaked salmon, half the za'atar seasoning (reserve remaining for sauce), 1/4 tsp. salt, and creme fraiche to panko mixture and stir to combine.Form salmon mixture into 4 evenly-sized patties, about 3" in diameter, pressing firmly to compact. Transfer to a plate and chill in freezer until firm, at least 10 minutes.While salmon cakes chill, continue recipe. -
3 Cook the Green Beans
Trim green beans, if necessary.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add green beans to hot pan and cook, 1 minute.Add 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook until tender, 6-8 minutes.Uncover and add butter, 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir until butter melts and coats green beans.If green beans need more time, add 2 Tbsp. water, cover, and stir occasionally, 1-3 minutes. Remove from burner. -
4 Cook the Salmon Cakes
After at least 10 minutes, remove salmon cakes from freezer.
Place another large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Working in batches if necessary, add salmon cakes to hot pan and cook until browned, 3-4 minutes per side.Flip gently to keep cakes intact.Remove from burner. -
5 Make Crema and Finish Dish
In another mixing bowl, combine sour cream, 1 tsp. water, a pinch of salt, and remaining za'atar seasoning. Set aside.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping salmon cakes with crema and garnishing green beans with cheese. Bon appétit!
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