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Chef John's Fresh Salmon Cakes

Chef John's Fresh Salmon Cakes

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 90 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 ¼ cup minced onion
    • 2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
    • 🥬 2 tablespoons minced celery

  • Seasoning

    • 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
    • 1 pinch seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

  • Condiments

    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • ¼ cup mayonnaise

  • Seafood

    • 🐟 1 ¼ pounds fresh wild salmon, coarsely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon capers

  • Bread and Grain

    • ¼ cup panko bread crumbs
    • 1 tablespoon panko bread crumbs, or to taste

  • Garlic

    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • Oils

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, red pepper, celery, and a pinch of salt in hot oil until onion is soft and translucent, about 300 seconds.

3

Add capers; cook and stir until fragrant, about 120 seconds. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

4

Stir salmon, onion mixture, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, garlic, mustard, cayenne, seafood seasoning, salt, and ground black pepper together in a bowl until well-mixed. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firmed and chilled, approximately 7200 seconds.

5

Form salmon mixture into four 1-inch thick patties; sprinkle remaining panko bread crumbs over each patty.

6

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in hot oil until golden and cooked through, approximately 480 seconds.

7

Serve and enjoy!

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

460

Calories

  • 32
    Protein
  • 9
    Carbs
  • 34
    Fats

💡 Chill the mixture to ensure patties hold their shape during cooking.Use fresh bread crumbs or panko for extra crunch.Pair the salmon cakes with a tangy remoulade sauce or fresh lemon wedges for added flavor.