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Wild Salmon Cakes


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  • Author: Deborah Mele
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Pescatarian, Omnivore

Description

Flaky wild salmon cakes, pan-fried to perfection. Served with a creamy dill sauce for dipping.


Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cups (60 ml) Minced Green Onion
  • 2 tbsp Minced Celery
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 1 1/2 lbs (700 g) Fresh Wild Salmon
  • 3 tbsp Finely Chopped Parsley
  • 1/4 cups (60 ml) Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cups (60 ml) Fresh Bread Crumbs
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Pinch Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 Pinch Seafood Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/3 cups (80 ml) Sour Cream
  • 1/3 cups (80 ml) Mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Finely Chopped Green Onion
  • 1 tsp Horseradish
  • 1 tsp Finely Chopped Dill
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions

  1. For the salmon cakes
  2. Stir together the salmon, onion, celery, parsley, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, mustard, cayenne, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, salt, and ground black pepper in a bowl until well-mixed.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  4. Form the salmon mixture into four 1-inch thick patties.
  5. Sprinkle the patties with the remaining bread crumbs and press the crumbs into the cakes.
  6. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  7. Cook patties in hot oil until golden and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  8. Serve immediately with a generous dollop of the dill sauce.
  9. For the dill sauce
  10. Mix together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl, then wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use wild-caught sockeye salmon.
  • To avoid overcooking, ensure the salmon cakes are formed evenly in thickness.
  • The dill sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 patty
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 500
  • Fat: 25
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18
  • Carbohydrates: 20
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 35
  • Cholesterol: 100