Light Salmon Croquette Sliders

There are so many health benefits to eating salmon, that I try to add it to the menu at least once a week. Research shows salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These acids are proving to be great for your heart and brain. Omega-3 fatty acids also appear to benefit your blood pressure (for me that's a huge benefit), inhibit cancer and help people with arthritis. The problem is that fresh wild salmon can be expensive, so I did a bit of research regarding the benefits of canned salmon versus fresh salmon. I couldn't find one reason not to use canned salmon. According to Diabetic Gourmet Magazine you'll want to buy wild and not farmed, often called "Atlantic Salmon." Farmed salmon can have high levels of PCBs, dioxins and pesticides, according to an environmental advocacy group, Environmental Defense. Not something I want to eat. If you are really brave, you can buy salmon with bones and really boost the nutrition of your meal. So I decided to try these salmon croquettes from alaskaseafood.org. They were wonderful! I put my husbands on a sliced whole wheat roll to make a kind of slider. I omitted the butter in favor of cooking spray and a non-stick pan. Crusty and golden on the outside and creamy, yummy salmon on the inside. Well worth a try. Nutrition Information Nutrients per serving: 214 calories, 9g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 37% of calories from fat, 63mg cholesterol, 23g protein, 11g carbohydrate, .4g fiber, 978mg sodium, 244mg calcium and 1.8g omega-3 fatty acids. Weight Watchers Points 5