Asian Salmon Patties

I made these minus the 'Asian' (ginger) and made more of an 'Italian' style by adding parmesan cheese .. here's what u do:

Ingredients:

1.5 pounds skinless salmon fillet, finely chopped (food processor chopped)

2 shallots, minced

2 tabelspoons grated peeled fresh ginger (i used fresh parm. cheese)

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Coarse salt and ground pepper

Lime wedges, for serving

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1/3 cup reduced fat mayonaise

2 thinkly sliced scallions

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Directions:

1.  In a large bowl, combine salmon, shallots, ginger, egg, crushed red pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper.  Form mixture into eight 1 inch thick patties, packing each firmly; transfer to a plate.  Place in freezer until just firm, and 20 minutes.

2.  Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.  Add salmon patties; cook until browned on both sides and just opaque throughout, 4 to 6 minutes per side, turning carefully.  Serve with lime wedges and Seasame Mayonnaise, if desired.

3.  To make Sesame Mayonnaise:  In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, scallions, lime juice, and sesame oil.  Chill until ready to serve.