Calling all seafood lovers! Salmon cakes are a delectable treat that combines the flavors of the sea with a crispy, golden crust. These patties are made with flaked salmon, mashed potatoes, and a variety of seasonings, then pan-fried until perfectly cooked. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a satisfying meal that's both delicious and nutritious. This recipe article offers three variations on the classic salmon cake, each with its own unique twist. From a traditional recipe to a spicy Cajun version and a tangy lemon-herb option, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these delectable salmon cake recipes!
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SALMON CAKES
A few ingredients from your pantry and fridge are all you need to whip up an impressive salmon cake that can be served with salads or placed atop a toasted bun. Canned salmon may not be synonymous with high-end fare, but with the right flavor combinations and cooking method, you can transform this grocery store staple into a delicious dish. This salmon recipe calls for everyday ingredients you likely have in your pantry (canned salmon, breadcrumbs, red onion, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce) and fridge (eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery) to create a sophisticated meal that you can whip up on a weeknight for an impressive and healthy dinner. Salmon cakes will also keep in the fridge for several days, so you can make a batch on the weekend to take to lunch during the work week. A good recipe for salmon cakes calls for salty, tangy, spicy, and fresh ingredients that complement the rich savoriness of salmon. Salmon is buttery with a hint of sweetness, which is complemented by the brightness of lemon juice and the depth of browning in a skillet. While salmon cakes are inherently different from a traditionally prepared filet, the same principles apply: layering different flavors to accompany and complement the taste of the fish. Aside from the salmon itself, these cakes get their structure from the incorporation of breadcrumbs and eggs. Our recipe builds this base of flavor by first sautéing red onion and celery until they caramelize, which lends a subtle sweetness to their earthiness. Mayonnaise is used to offer tang, richness, and moisture, and lemon juice brightens the mixture. Finely chopped herbs (dill and parsley) are stirred in, further freshening the salmon cakes with the vibrancy that typically goes into some of our favorite preparations of salmon. Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce are thrown into the mix to contribute mouth-smacking savory flavor, and a small amount of vinegary hot sauce gives the slightest touch of heat. Dress these salmon cakes up on a bun with some pickled onions, tomato, and tartar sauce. Enjoy them with a salad of fresh lettuces and herbs. Requiring little more than half an hour to prepare, this recipe may become your new weeknight dinner favorite.
Provided by Micah A Leal
Categories Salmon
Time 35m
Yield 6 salmon cakes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium. Sauté onion and celery until very soft and browned, about 12 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together salmon, breadcrumbs, eggs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, parsley, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce until mixture is well combined. Season with salt and pepper, and add sautéed onion and celery to mixture; stir to combine.
- Prepare a plate by covering it in several layers of paper towels; set aside. In a clean skillet, heat additional oil to lightly coat the bottom of the skillet over medium-high heat. Separate the mixture into 1/3 cup portions and shape each portion into a 3/4-inch-thick round patty. Place patties in hot oil over medium heat, cooking no more than 3 at a time, for 3 or 4 minutes on each side, until the outside is evenly browned and the patty is cooked through. Transfer cooked patties to paper towel-lined plate. Add more oil to skillet if necessary and repeat cooking process until all patties are prepared.
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.
SCRUMPTIOUS SALMON CAKES
This is one of my husband's favorite meals.
Provided by Judiebug
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Fish Cake Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix salmon, panko, parsley, eggs, green onions, seafood seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and creamy salad dressing together in a large bowl; divide and shape into eight patties.
- Heat enough olive oil in a large skillet to cover the cooking surface over medium heat. Fry salmon patties in batches until browned, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Repeat with more olive oil, as needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 94.7 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 781.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
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
EASY SALMON CAKES
Salmon cakes...made from canned or leftover salmon. VERY quick and easy!
Provided by Oliva
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Fish Cake Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, place 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs. Set aside remaining 1/2 cup. Add eggs, parsley, green onions, dill weed, lemon juice and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add salmon and mix with hands, breaking up salmon into small pieces. Form into 8 patties; each about 1/2 inch thick.
- Place remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs on a plate and dip both sides of the salmon cakes into crumbs.
- In a large skillet, melt butter. Fry salmon cakes over medium heat for about 3 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Turn, adding more butter if necessary, and fry about 3 minutes on other side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 153.7 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 846.2 mg, Sugar 3.8 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
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
SALMON CAKES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 27m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat a large, heavy skillet with 1 inch of frying oil over moderate heat.
- Flake the cooked cooled salmon with a fork. Add cracker meal to the bowl and work through the fish with your hands. Add the eggs, seasoning, pepper, chives, dill, pepper sauce, and the zest of one lemon to the bowl. Combine the ingredients well with your hands. If the mixture is a little wet, add a bit more cracker meal. Form 3-inch patties of salmon cakes 1-inch thick. You should yield 8 to 10 cakes. Fry cakes until golden in a single layer 3 or 4 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towel lined plate.
- Toss salad greens with coarse salt and the juice of the lemon you zested. Drizzle the greens with a little extra-virgin olive oil and re-toss the salad to coat.
- Combine mayonnaise, chili sauce and relish in a small dish. To serve, place salmon cakes on a bed of baby greens, 2 cakes per person and top with chili mayonnaise sauce.
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.
Tips:
- Choose the right salmon. Fresh, wild-caught salmon is the best choice for salmon cakes. Avoid farmed salmon, as it is often lower in quality and may contain more contaminants.
- Flake the salmon gently. Over-flaking the salmon will make the cakes dry and tough. Use a fork to gently flake the salmon into small pieces.
- Use fresh herbs and spices. Fresh herbs and spices add a lot of flavor to salmon cakes. Use a variety of herbs and spices, such as dill, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper, to create a flavorful cake.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the cakes tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Cook the cakes over medium heat. Cooking the cakes over high heat will make them dry and overcooked. Cook the cakes over medium heat until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Conclusion:
Salmon cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover salmon. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect salmon cakes every time. So next time you have some leftover salmon, try making salmon cakes. You won't be disappointed!
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