Easy and Simple Salmon Cakes Topped with Crab Meat

I was craving Salmon Cakes soooooo.... I made some! I also had some leftover crab meat so I figured I'd use that to top my salmon cakes with! And boy am I glad I did because when I tell you it was SUPER DEE-LISH....I've never lied-lol!

This was a spirit of the moment dish, so I apologize now for not taking pics of the ingredients used. But I will list below for those interested.

Very easy and simple ingridients....all I used was:

-3 cans of pink salmon (of course everything's better fresh but I used what I      had on hand)

-Claw crab meat (i had leftover so I used approx. 1/2 lb.)

-2 eggs

-3 tablespoons of Italian breadcrumbs

-Diced onion (as much as you like)

-Diced cilantro (optional)

-Garlic powder

-Cajun seasoning

-New Orleans Cajun Remoulade

-Scallions for garnish

-Butter and or cooking spray

Cooking instructions:

-Empty your can salmon into a mixing bowl

-Season with garlic powder and Cajun seasoning (to your liking)

-Add your diced onion, breadcrumbs and cilantro

-Add your 3 eggs already whisked

-Mix together well

Now your ready to mold your patties (size is totally up to you)

Once your salmon cakes are molded and formed, place them on a dish, cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 30 mins. This just helps them stay molded. 

The next steps are super easy!

-Simply butter your pan with a tablespoon of butter or cooking spray (whichever you prefer)

-Remove your patties from the fridge and place in your buttered pan on medium heat.

-Keep in mind that the patties are already cooked so you're really only heating them through giving that egg time to cook and your patties time to form a golden brown color on both sides. I would say about 4 min's per side.

-Once your patties are to your liking, remove them and place aside

Now it's time to work on your claw meat - VERY simple!

-Heat 2 tablespoons of butter (I wouldn't suggest cooking spray for the crab meat because butter gives crab a much better taste)

-Empty the crab meat into your melted butter and toss around just to heat through

-Top your patties with the buttered crab meat, drizzle with remoulade, top with scallions for garnish and your DONE!!

I wanted to keep the crab meat simple so that I could still taste the freshness of the crab. However, if you want to spunk it up more...it can't hurt.

I'm sure I will be cooking this again and I'll be sure to take pics of my ingredients and step by step as I verbally provided today.

Hope you guys enjoyed my version of Easy and Simple salmon cakes topped with crab meat! If you do this recipe or add a twist to this recipe, let me know:)

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A Trip To Remember

As most do, I LOVE to travel! Whether it's a quick local trip or a getaway out of the states, either one is ALWAYS a win-win for me! 

My husband and I just celebrated his b-day on a beautiful 6 day - 5 night vacation. We took a Western Caribbean cruise on one of Carnival's brand new ships. The ports of call were: Nassau Bahamas, Grand Turks, and Ocho Rios, Jamaica. This was actually our second time on this cruise but I will say this time was MUCH better because we normally get the ocean view room but this time we upgraded and got the balcony room. Why oh why did we do that- lol. I say that because, once getting a balcony room, there's no turning back! Nothing like being able to wake up and step out your bed to beautiful, pristine ocean views and breathtaking sunrise's or sunsets! 

Take a peek at some of our pics...

Balcony chillin' with my feet up

On our balcony enjoying the views

In Turks listening to the ocean waves

Guy Fieri burger's on the ship...SO GOOOOD :)

Basking and enjoying the serenity

 Spreading my wings - Life is what you make it!!

All you can eat...#YesGawd

B-day Boy - The Hubby:)

Living a little

Hands of magic reside here

Watched the sunrise on this day and captured God's glory

Just my baby - the man responsible for making my heart smile :)

Relaxing on our balcony watching the sunset! #LookAtGOD

Off to dinner

Hubby's b-day dinner! #LobsterForDays

Double Trouble - Double the fun!!

Outside the ship vs inside the ship 

Say cheese!

Funners!! 

Perfect weather

Sushi at the Bon Sai Sushi restaurant on board

View of our magnificent ship

Last day of our trip, rented a car for a couple hrs in Miami:)

Hope you guys enjoyed our pics! We really enjoyed our vacation. The ship, the staff and the food...everything was amazing!!! If you've never cruised before, you should try it out. But, I recommend you research a little on the ship. We like to stay with the "newer or refurbished" ships, just because the decor is more modern. We've cruised with Carnival as well as Royal Caribbean and we enjoy both equally the same! 

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Hey Guys and Gals

Nothing special to say, just dropping in to wish everyone a beautiful day filled with NOTHING but positive vibes!! If anything else tries to come near your space....go the other way! Don't let petty things or people get in the way of your day :)! #ThatsAll

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Tally On the Weekend

As you guys have heard me say before....I liiiiiiiiive for the wknd! I mean who doesn't look forward to the wknd? 

Even if I don't have a plan in site...I STILL look forward to the wknd! Anytime I have off to kick back, watch movies or catch up on my shows I have on the DVR w/some good snacks is a PLUS for me! But, this particular wknd we were in the streets having a little fun.... take a peek of a few Tally pics:)

Saturday's Fun...

#SundayFunday....

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If You Have Just A Little...

Luke 17:6 -And the Lord said, "If you had faith like a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and be planted in the sea'; and it would obey you"

Faith is EVERYTHING in life! We all have our own journey which of course will give us our our own testimonies. Each and every one of us have or at some point will encounter something that requires us to step out on FAITH!!! To have FAITH is to have strength! To have FAITH is to have trust and lastly....to have FAITH is to have patience that all will work out in his time! 

So don't hold onto yesterday's failure!!! When you have FAITH....yesterday holds no validation! Today's a new day :)

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Celebrating LIFE in Jamaica w/Family

Who doesn't love a GOOD trip???? 

Last year (September 2014) my family and I went to Montego Bay, Jamaica for my sister's 21st b-day!!! When I say we had a ball.....please believe me!!! It was Ahhhhhhmaaaaaziiiiing (yes! It was very necessary for the stretch-lol)! 

We stayed at the beautiful RIO Montego Bay resort and the absolute BEST part is....it's ALL INCLUSIVE (doing my happy dance)!!!! Everything about this resort was amazing. The staff continuously greeted us with a smile, and went above and beyond to keep a smile on our faces. I'm already looking forward to our next family trip this summer!!

I've posted just a few pics from our trip so take a look!

Entrance to the resort

The exquisite lobby

Fun in the sun

My handsome hubby :)

In room liquor dispenser = a HAPPY girl :)

LOVED the in water lounge chairs

My sissy-pooh (the b-day girl) and I

Another view of the pool

Couldn't leave without getting some authentic jerk chicken

My handsome brother and I

Outdoor breakfast view

Just Tally ...Me :)

WATA anyone?

Entrance to the spa on the resort

Catching the gorgeous sunset

Fresh coconut with ciroc :)

Nighttime was the BEST time :):):):)

THE END!!!!

Hopefully I didn't go pic overload on you guys! I took so many pics and thought I'd share a few with you!

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