Ricotta & Smoked Salmon Fritters

By Jennene Plummer and Adelaide Lucas

Serving size: Serves 4-6

Cuisine type: Modern Australian

Cooking time: Less than 30 minutes

Special options: Heart friendly, Kid friendly, Low Carb, Low cost / value

Course: Finger food, Main

Favourite flavours: Cheese, Easy recipes, Saucy, Seafood A light lunch or dinner idea – serve with steamed veggies and roast potatoes.

INGREDIENTS

  • 250g ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup (20g) grated parmesan
  • ¼ cup (35g) self-raising flour
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 100g smoked salmon chopped
  • ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil

Smoked salmon topping

  • 1 avocado, seeded, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1 tablespoon dill leaves
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • crème fraîche, to serve

$2.05 per serve

METHOD

1. Combine ricotta, parmesan, flour and parsley in a bowl and season to taste.

2. Make a well in centre of mixture. Mix in eggs until well combined. Stir in half of salmon. Set aside.

3. Make Topping by combining remaining salmon with topping ingredients in a bowl and season to taste. Chill until required.

4. Heat oil in a frying pan on medium. Add heaped tablespoonfuls of mixture to pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Turn and cook for another 1 minute.

5. Drain on paper towel. Repeat with remaining mixture. Serve with crème fraîche and Smoked Salmon Topping.

Tips: This quantity makes 8-10 fritters. Smaller fritters would make a fabulous finger food.

2 Responses to Ricotta & Smoked Salmon Fritters

  1. Pingback: Our Second Recipie Suggestion | Spud's Seafood Grill

  2. Jo says:

    how long will the fritters last in the fridge? Can they be made and stored without topping for 1 day in sealed container.

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