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Chef John's Salmon Loaf

Chef John's Salmon Loaf

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  • 50 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🧈 ¼ cup salted butter
    • 🧅 ⅓ cup diced onion
    • 2 (7 ounce) cans red salmon, drained
    • ½ cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs
    • 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 🥚 3 large eggs

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Generously butter a loaf pan.

2

Melt 1/4 cup butter in a skillet over medium heat until bubbling. Add onion; cook and stir for 1 minute. Turn off the heat; cool.

3

Place salmon in a large bowl; mash with a fork. Add cracker crumbs, vinegar, salt, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and onion mixture; mix and mash with a spatula or spoon until smooth.

4

Separate eggs, adding yolks to salmon mixture and adding whites to a clean glass, metal, or ceramic bowl. Stir egg yolks into salmon mixture until well combined.

5

Whisk egg whites to medium stiff peaks; gently fold into salmon mixture in 2 additions.

6

Transfer salmon mixture into the prepared pan. Smooth top with a spatula to even out; shake and tap the pan to remove any air bubbles.

7

Bake in the center of the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Rest for 5 minutes, then carefully invert loaf onto a cutting board. Slice and serve.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

362

Calories

  • 29
    Protein
  • 8
    Carbs
  • 23
    Fats

💡 Serve with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or a hot, white cream sauce for added flavor.You can substitute crushed crackers with breadcrumbs if necessary.Let the loaf rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting to retain its shape.Whisk egg whites properly to medium stiff peaks for a light, airy texture in the loaf.This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated when needed.