Salmon Cakes
Salmon Cakes are crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with fresh flavor. Made with lemon, capers, shallots, and herbs, they’re an easy, elegant seafood dinner or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh salmon skinless and deboned
- ¾ cup Panko bread crumbs divided
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons shallots chopped
- 1 tablespoon capers roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- oil for frying
Instructions
- Cut the salmon into 3–4 pieces and place them in a food processor. Pulse a few times until finely chopped but not puréed. You want some texture.
- Transfer the chopped salmon to a mixing bowl and set aside.
- Combine 2 tablespoons of the Panko breadcrumbs with parsley, mayonnaise, shallots, capers, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Mix well.
- Add the salmon to the mayo mixture and mix just until combined.
- Form the mixture into 4 patties, about 1.5 inches thick.
- Spread the remaining Panko breadcrumbs on a plate. Roll each salmon patty in the breadcrumbs until evenly coated on all sides.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Place the coated patties in the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of at least 125°F).
- Serve hot with your favorite tartar sauce, lemon wedges, or a fresh salad.
Notes
Chef Jenn’s Tips
- For easier shaping, chill the salmon mixture for 15–20 minutes before forming into patties.
- Don’t over-process the salmon—it should be finely chopped, not a paste.
- Use a digital meat thermometer to check for doneness (aim for 125°F to 130°F in the center).
- If you’re using frozen and thawed salmon, your mixture may be a bit more watery. Add another spoonful of Panko and let the mixture sit a bit before forming patties. The extra Panko will absorb any excess liquid.
Nutrition
Serving: 1salmon cakeCalories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 24gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 552mgPotassium: 617mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 224IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg
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