In the realm of delectable seafood, New England salmon cakes reign supreme, their golden-brown exteriors encasing a symphony of tender, flaky salmon, savory herbs, and a hint of briny sweetness. These culinary gems, deeply rooted in the culinary heritage of the region, offer a tantalizing taste of the sea, complemented by a medley of zesty sauces and refreshing sides. With variations ranging from traditional to contemporary, the recipes presented here explore the diverse culinary landscape of New England salmon cakes, promising an unforgettable gastronomic adventure. From classic preparations that honor the dish's origins to innovative twists that redefine its boundaries, this collection caters to every palate, ensuring a delightful journey through the flavors of New England's beloved seafood treasure.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
SALMON CAKES RECIPE (SALMON PATTIES)
These salmon cakes are crisp on the outside with flavorful bites of flaked salmon and they always disappear fast! Make sure to serve with our homemade tartar sauce.
Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Categories Easy
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat Oven to 425˚F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or a silpat. Place salmon skin-side down, brush with olive oil and season with garlic salt and black pepper. Bake uncovered for 10-15 min or just until cooked through (my thinner cut salmon was closer to 10 min). Remove from oven, cover with foil and rest ten minutes. Discard skin, flake salmon with forks, remove any bones, and cool to room temp.
- Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 Tbsp butter and finely diced onion and bell pepper. Saute until softened and golden (7-9 minutes) then remove from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled flaked salmon, sautéed onion and pepper, 1 cup bread crumbs, 2 beaten eggs, 3 Tbsp mayo, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp garlic salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 cup fresh parsley. Stir to combine then form into 13-14 patties. It's easy to portion patties using a flat ice cream scoop then pressing them into 1/3 to 1/2" thick patties.
- Heat 1 Tbsp oil and 1 Tbsp butter in a large pan over medium heat and once butter is done sizzling, add half of the salmon cakes and sauté 3 1/2 to 4 min per side or until golden brown and cooked through. If salmon cakes brown too quickly, reduce heat. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate. Add remaining 1 Tbsp oil and 1 Tbsp butter and repeat cooking remaining salmon cakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 175 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
NEW ENGLAND POTATO & SALMON CAKES
This is a Mrs Dash recipe and they are quick & easy to prepare. I made them in the morning and put them covered in the fridge all day. I cut back the Mrs Dash spice to 1 tbsp. They are very tasty - I used fresh new peas instead of frozen - they give a nice texture. and served them with Tartar sauce Fried them up 10 minutes before serving A very inexpensive recipe
Provided by Bergy
Categories Brunch
Time 20m
Yield 3-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together all the ingredients except flour, oil& butter Mix well and form into 6 patties Dredge the patties lightly in the flour Over medium heat, melt the butter and add the tsp oil.
- Add patties and brown on both sides, apprx 5 minutes per side Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.7, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 116.3, Sodium 329.5, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.9, Protein 20.7
SALMON CAKES
For an elegant main course, serve Ina Garten's Salmon Cakes, made with a mix of fresh veggies, capers and Old Bay, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories appetizer
Time 2h20m
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the salmon on a sheet pan, skin side down. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until just cooked. Remove from the oven and cover tightly with aluminum foil. Allow to rest for 10 minutes and refrigerate until cold.
- Meanwhile, place 2 tablespoons of the butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the onion, celery, red and yellow bell peppers, parsley, capers, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, crab boil seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large saute pan over medium-low heat and cook until the vegetables are soft, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
- Break the bread slices in pieces and process the bread in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. You should have about 1 cup of bread crumbs. Place the bread crumbs on a sheet pan and toast in the oven for 5 minutes until lightly browned, tossing occasionally.
- Flake the chilled salmon into a large bowl. Add the bread crumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, and eggs. Add the vegetable mixture and mix well. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Shape into 10 (2 1/2 to 3-ounce) cakes.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. In batches, add the salmon cakes and fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until browned. Drain on paper towels; keep them warm in a preheated 250 degree F oven and serve hot.
BAKED SALMON PATTIES
Baked Salmon Patties are easy enough for a weeknight dinner and fancy enough for a party appetizer, especially drizzled with lemon garlic aioli.
Provided by Marjory Pilley
Categories Appetizer Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 °F.
- Combine onion, breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and egg in a large bowl.
- Flake salmon until it's uniformly crumbly and stir into other ingredients.
- Scoop out 1/4 cup portions of the mixture, tightly compress and form into 8 small, slightly rounded patties.
- Place salmon cakes on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake uncovered for 10 minutes and then remove from the oven. Mist or lightly brush the tops with olive oil and CAREFULLY, flip to the other side.
- Continue baking for 10 minutes more or until the salmon cakes are golden brown on top.
- Allow cakes to rest for a minute or two before removing to serving plate.
- Mix ingredients together in a small bowl. Drizzle over salmon cakes or serve on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 148 mg, Sodium 673 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SALMON CAKES
"SINCE pinto beans and mashed potatoes were our usual daily fare, salmon was a special treat on Sundays. We ate these cakes fast as Mama could fry them-she couldn't get them off the griddle fast enough."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat eggs. Stir in the cream, cornmeal, green onions, flour, baking powder, pepper and, if desired, salt. Flake salmon into bowl; blend gently. , Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Drop salmon mixture by 1/3 cupfuls into butter. Fry in batches for 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 267mg cholesterol, Sodium 694mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
CHEF JOHN'S FRESH SALMON CAKES
Salmon cakes are one of my go-to emergency meals. Every once in a while I like to use fresh salmon. Salmon is one of those products, like chicken, that's very easy to get into a rut with. People generally find a few recipes that work for them, and just stay with those, but this fairly simple preparation should be easy to add to anyone's rotation. Serve with lemon wedge and remoulade sauce. You can use any bread crumbs instead of panko breadcrumbs, if desired.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Fish Cake Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 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 5 minutes. Add capers; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- 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, 1 to 2 hours.
- Form salmon mixture into four 1-inch thick patties; sprinkle remaining panko bread crumbs over each patty.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-heat. Cook patties in hot oil until golden and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 101.6 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 337.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
CHEF JOHN'S SALMON CAKES
I'm using canned salmon for this delicious recipe. Every grocery store carries it, and canned salmon is almost always wild salmon. I'm not going to go into the wild-versus-farmed salmon debate here, but wild is not only more eco-friendly, it tastes better and is more nutritious. You could use fresh cooked salmon for this recipe if you have leftovers, but since we are mixing this up with eggs and cracker crumbs, fresh salmon just isn't necessary, so why spend the extra cash?
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Fish Cake Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Stir salmon, eggs, lemon juice, capers, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until well-combined.
- Crush saltine crackers with your hands into the salmon mixture and mix well. Wrap the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 30 minutes to overnight.
- Dust a plate with half the bread crumbs. Divide salmon mixture into 4 portions and shape into patties; place onto prepared plate and sprinkle remaining bread crumbs atop the salmon patties.
- Melt butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in hot oil until cooked and heated through, about 5 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 174.2 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1019.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
SUPER EASY SALMON CAKES
This recipe is a great way to used canned or leftover salmon, and is easily adapted to include whatever spices you like.
Provided by Marianna
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Fish Cake Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together salmon, egg, olive oil, green onions, and 2/3 cup cracker crumbs. Season with lemon pepper. Form mixture into 8 patties. Coat patties with remaining cracker crumbs, and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake 10 minutes in the preheated oven, turning once, or until golden brown on both sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.5 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 570.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
NEW ENGLAND SALMON PIE
My mom always made salmon pie on Christmas Eve. Now I bake this dish for the holidays and other get-togethers during the year. It takes little time to prepare, and with a salad on the side, it makes a satisfying meal. -Jeanne Uttley, Salem, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the potatoes, onion, milk, celery seed, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir in salmon and parsley. Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; trim even with edges. Spread salmon mixture into crust. , Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top. Beat egg and water; brush over pastry. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until crust is golden. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
MOM'S NEW ENGLAND SALMON CAKES RECIPE
Provided by bjnelson55
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix together all ingredients except flour and butter. Mix well and form into patties. Place flour on a plate and dredge patties in flour. Over medium heat, melt butter and add patties. Saute evenly on both sides until nicely browned, about 5 minutes per side. Serve as an appetizer or as a main course with broccoli.
Tips:
- Use fresh or frozen salmon without skin and bones. Frozen salmon should be thawed before cooking.
- Gently flake the cooked salmon to avoid breaking it up too much.
- Use fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or chives for added flavor.
- Add some lemon zest or juice to brighten up the salmon cakes.
- Panko breadcrumbs or crushed crackers can be used as a substitute for bread crumbs.
- Form the salmon cakes into 2-3 inch patties, making sure they are not too thick.
- Pan-fry the salmon cakes over medium heat until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Serve the salmon cakes hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, lemon-herb sauce, or remoulade.
Conclusion:
Mom's New England Salmon Cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking skills, you can create these flavorful and satisfying salmon cakes that are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give Mom's New England Salmon Cakes a try!
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