Salmon Cakes
October 2007
Our recipe packs savory taste without the extras in less than half the time!
Makes: 4 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Cook: 15 mins
- 1 1/2pounds store-bought cooked salmon fillet, skinned and chilled
- 3 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
- 6 scallions, green and white parts chopped separately
- 2 small ribs celery, finely chopped
- 1/4cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 2/3cup plus 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and black pepper
- 1/4teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- Flake the salmon into a large bowl. Using a fork, mix in 1/2 cup panko, the scallion whites, the celery, the parsley, 2/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a pinch black pepper and the cayenne. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Form the mixture into 8 patties about 1 inch thick. In a bowl, mix the remaining 2 1/2 cups panko with 1 teaspoon salt. Coat the patties with the panko, then the eggs, then the panko again.
- In a heavy skillet, heat half of the olive oil over medium heat. Add 4 salmon patties and cook until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining oil and patties.
- Combine the remaining 1/2 cup mayonnaise, the vinegar and 1/3 cup scallion greens; season with salt and pepper. Serve 2 cakes per person with the sauce alongside.
Tip
- Lighten up fish cakes with fresh poached or grilled salmon and fresh herbs, instead of canned fish.
Tip
- Use bread crumbs instead of baked potato to fill and bind the cakes, adding some serious crunch.
Tip
- Chill for a half hour and serve with a simple scallion sauce.