Chef John’s Fresh Salmon Cakes

Steps to make Chef John’s Fresh Salmon Cakes

1. 1

   Heat the oil

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   Heat the oil, in a skillet, over a medium heat.

2. 2

   Cook vegetables

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   Cook and stir onion, red pepper, celery and a pinch of salt in the hot oil, for about 3 minutes or until the onion is soft and translucent.

3. 3

   Add capers

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   Add the capers; cook and stir for about 2 minutes, until fragrant. Remove the skillet from the heat and allow to cool to a room temperature.

4. 4

   Combine ingredients for salmon mixture

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   In a bowl, stir salmon, onion mixture, mayonnaise, ¼ cup bread crumbs, garlic, mustard, cayenne, seafood seasoning, salt and ground black pepper together until well mixed.

5. 5

   Refrigerate

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   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1-2 hours, until firm and chilled.

6. 6

   Form into cake patties

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   Remove from the fridge and form salmon mixture into 4 x 1-inch thick patties.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with bread crumbs

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   Sprinkle remaining panko bread crumbs over each patty.

8. 8

   Cook salmon cake patties

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   Heat some oil, in a skillet, over a medium heat. Cook the patties in the hot oil for 3-4 minutes, until golden and cooked through.