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Crispy quinoa patties with velvety cream cheese and rich smoked salmon for a perfectly balanced, flavorful bite.

Two-Bite Smoked Salmon Quinoa Cakes

Topped with whipped cream cheese, silky smoked salmon, and fresh dill
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine appetizers, holiday food
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs (beaten)
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1-2 tbs olive oil
  • ½ cup whipped plain cream cheese
  • 2 oz smoked salmon
  • Fresh dill can also use dried
  • 1 tsp chopped parsley optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine quinoa, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese and mix until well combined
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat
  • Take the quinoa mixture and form into small cakes about 1 inch thick
  • Add the cakes to the warm oil and cook on both sides for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Remove from oil and place on a large plate lined with a paper towel or cloth to get out excess oil
  • Once cakes have cooled down take a tsp of cream cheese and place on top of each cake, then lay a 1 inch slice of salmon over the cheese.
  • Sprinkle dill over the top of each cake
  • Optional: A squeeze of lemon juice
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