Martha Stewart'S Asian Salmon Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs skinless salmon fillet, finely chopped
2 shallots, minced
2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
coarse salt & fresh ground pepper
lime wedge, for serving (optional)
sesame mayonnaise, for serving (optional, see additional recipe attached)

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine salmon, shallots, ginger, egg, crushed red pepper, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.
Form mixture into eight 1-inch thick patties, packing each firmly; transfer to a plate. Place in freezer until just firm, about 20 minutes.
Heat in 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 Sesame Mayonnaise, if desired (recipe below).
Sesame Mayonnaise: In a small bowl, stir together 1/3 cup reduced fat mayonnaise, 2 thinly sliced scallions, 2 Tbs fresh lime juice, and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil. Chill until ready to serve.