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B. Smith shares a recipe that will have your taste buds swimming in flavor

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updated 10:40 a.m. ET July 13, 2009

Looking for a new way to cook your fish beyond grilled, baked or fish and chips? Lifestyle expert and restaurateur B. Smith has a fresh, summery answer with this flavorful dish.

Spicy fish croquettes with ginger slaw and mango sauce
B. Smith

INGREDIENTS

Fish

8 ounces cooked fresh or canned salmon
8 ounces cup crab meat
3/4 cup creamy mashed potatoes
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill, plus sprigs
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
vegetable oil for frying

Mango sauce

2 ripe mangos, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons brown sugar, more to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla or rum extract
2 tablespoons orange juice

Ginger slaw

3/4 shredded green cabbage
3/4 cup shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup coarsely grated carrots
1 tablespoon crystallized ginger, finely chopped
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise

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DIRECTIONS

Fish
In a large bowl, combine the salmon, crab, mashed potatoes and seasonings. Shape into 1/2-inch round patties.

In a large nonstick skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil and fry the croquettes, without overcrowding, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Heat more oil as needed for the next batch. Keep warm while cooking the remaining croquettes.

Mango sauce
Place diced mango into a blender and cover tightly. Blend on high until smooth.

In a small microwavable bowl, stir together the brown sugar, vanilla or rum extract, and orange juice. Microwave on medium for 25 to 30 seconds, then allow mixture to come to room temperature before stirring into the mango puree.

Place the mango sauce in a tightly covered container and refrigerate until serving. Makes 2 cups.

Ginger slaw
In a medium bowl, toss together all ingredients except mayonnaise. Stir in the mayonnaise then refrigerate at least one hour before serving.

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