Salmon Patties with Spicy Aioli

Ingredients

For the patties:

• 1.5 lbs salmon filet

• 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

• 1/2 medium yellow onion (diced)

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)

• 2 eggs

• 1/3 tbsp finely chopped parsley

• 2 tbsp dijon mustard

• 1/4 cup lemon juice

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1/4 tsp sea salt + more to taste

For the aioli:

• 1 cup mayonnaise (vegan)

• 1 clove garlic (minced)

• 2 tbsp Frank's red hot buffalo sauce

• 1 tbsp coconut aminos

• 2 tsp lime juice

• 1 tsp paprika

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and place the salmon on the baking sheet skin side down. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes (depending on thickness of salmon), until pink and can be easily flaked with a fork. Set aside to cool. Leave oven on if using the oven option.

2. While salmon is cooking, heat a skillet to medium heat. Once hot, place the oil in the pan, then add the onion and garlic. Saute until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

3. In a large bowl, place the cooked salmon in the bowl, discard the skin. Flake with a fork and toss in the onion and garlic. Now add in the almond flour, 1/2 of the nuts, eggs, parsley, mustard, lemon juice, paprika, sea salt, and pepper. Mix really well until all ingredients are well incorporated.

4. For the oven, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a 1/4 or 1/3 dry measuring cup, spoon the salmon mixture into the measuring cup and pack it in to form a patty. Remove onto the parchment paper and pat down more with a spatula to flatten. Sprinkle each patty with the nut mixture for a more crispy texture. Bake at 400 degrees for 13 minutes, then broil for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Remove from heat.

5. For the stovetop, heat a large skillet to medium high heat. Once hot, add in 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil. Create patties using the same method above. Cook for 3 minutes on the first side until crispy brown, then flip over and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.

6. While salmon patties are cooking, make the aioli by whisking together all aioli ingredients.