*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                            Ginger Salmon Cakes
 
 Recipe By     : Candy Valencia
 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Fish                             Seafood
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1                    Lemon
    2 1/2  Tsp       Grated Fresh Ginger
                         Salt and Pepper
    5      Tbs        Oil
    6      Cups      Watercress Leaves
    1                    Egg
   15 1/2  ounces Canned Salmon
    1                    Scallion -- Chopped
    2      Tbs         Chopped Fresh Parsley
    1 1/2  Cups     Dry Bread Crumbs (+3 Tablespoons)
 
 Squeeze 1 1/2 Tbs juice from lemon into small jar.  Add 1/2 tsp ginger, 3/4
 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper.  Shake until salt dissolves.  Add 3 Tbs oil,
 shake to combine.  Remove tough stems from watercress; divide leaves among
 4 plates.
 
 In large bowl, beat egg.  Drain salmon, add to egg with remaining ginger,
 scallion, parsley, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. 
 Mix well and shape into 8 patties.  In large non-stick frying pan, heat
 remaining oil over medium heat.  Coat patties with remaining crumbs and
 cook until golden brown on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes.