Salmon pea zucchini and turmeric fritters
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Prep Time
12 Minutes
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Cook Time
8 Minutes
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Yield
8
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Difficulty Level
Easy, Quick
Ingredients
- 1 x 200g can Safcol Salmon in Springwater, drained
- 1 cup frozen baby peas
- 2 cups grated zucchini (from about 2 medium zucchini)
- 4 spring onions finely sliced
- 4 tablespoons besan or chickpea flour
- 1 egg
- 2 heaped teaspoons ground turmeric
- sea salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon coconut oilto serve
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Defrost the peas in warm water for about 2 minutes and drain them. In a large bowl combine all the ingredients apart from the salmon and coconut oil. Stir well to combine. Add the drained salmon and stir gently. Season to taste.
- Heat a large frying pan on a medium heat add the coconut oil and heaped tablespoons of the salmon and vegetable mix.
- Push the mixture into neat rounds with an egg flip and fry for about 3-4 minutes turning once until golden brown. Serve piping hot with a green of mixed salad.
| Servings: | 4 |
| Ready in: | 20 Minutes |
| Course: | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Recipe Type: | Fish Cakes & Fritters |
| Ingredient: | Salmon |
Salmon pea zucchini and turmeric fritters
Colourful, light, tasty and full of protein, these easy salmon pea zucchini and turmeric fritters really hit the spot for a yummy dinner anytime.
Stay sharp with a nutritious meal.
Ashleigh Feltham (MNutrDiet)
This recipe is bound to be a crowd favourite for both taste and nutrition benefits! The Safcol Salmon in Springwater helps your blood cholesterol by increasing the ‘good’ HDL cholesterol and helping to lower your triglycerides. In addition to this omega 3 fat is an anti-inflammatory fat and may help with conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. If you are keen for a sharp brain then this fat is an essential part of your diet, as 60% of your brain is made from fat! Salmon also provides B12 which is needed for your body to make red blood cells and for your central nervous system to work normally.
DHA is one part of the two parts which make up the omega 3 fat structure in salmon. DHA is important as it is the main type of fat needed in the retina of your eye. Omega 3 fat may also help reduce insulin resistance which is important for normal blood sugar levels in your body. Also, this amazing fat has been shown to reduce the effects of ageing on your brain which can lead to mental decline and diseases like Alzheimer’s.
The peas in this recipe will help your body fight off free radicals as peas are full of antioxidants. Peas also provide your body with vitamins A and C which are needed for a healthy immune system. Vitamin A also helps to keep your eyes working optimally. In addition to these health benefits, peas also give your body vitamin K which helps your blood to clot normally and keeps your bones strong.
Onions will pump up your immune system with their antioxidant called quercetin. All the vegetables included in this recipe will help your blood pressure stay in a healthy range as sources of potassium. The spice turmeric will add a delicious taste to the fritters but also adds health benefits such as anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. By adding the black pepper, you can better absorb and use the health benefits of curcumin which is the main compound in turmeric by up to 2,000%!
There are plenty of health reasons to love the humble egg. Including being a good source of protein to help keep you fuller for longer. Also, choline and selenium for a healthy thyroid and normal metabolism. And vitamin D which is needed for a healthy immune system and acts as a key to allow calcium to be absorbed properly in your body. There is so much to love about this recipe it is one you are bound to come back to again and again.
