Description
Paired with a tangy homemade remoulade sauce, these delicious salmon cakes are crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside.
Ingredients
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For the Salmon Cakes:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided) (45 ml)
- 1/4 cup minced onion (40 g)
- 2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper (30 g)
- 2 tablespoons minced celery (30 g)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon capers (15 g)
- 1 1/4 pounds fresh salmon, wild preferred, coarsely chopped (565 g)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (60 ml)
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon panko bread crumbs (divided) (35 g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (5 g)
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch Old Bay seasoning
- A bunch of dill for serving
For the Remoulade:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (120 ml)
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard (60 ml)
- 1 tablespoon capers (15 g)
- 2 tablespoons diced tomato (30 g)
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (5 ml)
- Salt and pepper to taste, as desired
Instructions
Prepare the Salmon Cakes:
- Sauté the Aromatics:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced onion, red bell pepper, celery, and a pinch of salt.
- Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add capers and cook for an additional minute.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Mix the Salmon Cake Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine the coarsely chopped salmon, sautéed vegetable mixture, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
- Form the Salmon Patties:
- Shape the chilled salmon mixture into round patties.
- Sprinkle the remaining panko bread crumbs over each patty.
- Cook the Salmon Cakes:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the patties until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Prepare the Remoulade Sauce:
- Mix the Ingredients:
- In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon capers, 2 tablespoons diced tomato, and 1 teaspoon sriracha.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- For a smoother sauce, process the mixture in a food processor.
Serve:
- Serve the salmon cakes hot, sitting atop a bed of dill sprigs, with the remoulade sauce on the side.
Notes
- Ensure the salmon cakes are thoroughly chilled before forming into patties to help them hold together better while cooking.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper and Old Bay seasoning according to your heat preference.
- The remoulade can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1-2 patties
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg