- 1 1/4 pounds Wild salmonfresh, coarsely chopped
- 1 tbsp Capers
- 1/4 Onionminced
- 2 cloves Garlicminced
- 2 tbsp Bell pepperred, minced
- 2 tbsp Celeryminced
- 1 tbsp Olive oilextra virgin
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 pinch Cayenne pepper
- 1 pinch Seafood seasoning
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- 1 tbsp Panko bread crumbsto top
Chef John’s Fresh Salmon Cakes
When my children hear Chef John’s Fresh Salmon Cakes for dinner, I know I am in for a smooth sailing evening. My kids and my husband absolutely love this dish. They are quick and easy to make and you can even get the kids involved in shaping the cakes, before cooking. I always say, “there’s something therapeutic about getting your hands dirty,” and kids just love it too!
I serve the cakes with baked potato-fries and cooked green peas or a fresh salad. You can premake these cakes too and freeze them for emergency dinners.
To make Chef John’s Fresh Salmon Cakes, you will need the following ingredients:
So, how to make Chef John’s Fresh Salmon Cakes?
Steps to make Chef John’s Fresh Salmon Cakes
1 | Heat the oil | 2 |
Heat the oil, in a skillet, over a medium heat. | ||
2 | Cook vegetables | 5 |
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 | Add capers | 5 |
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 | Combine ingredients for salmon mixture | 3 |
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 | Refrigerate | 1h |
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1-2 hours, until firm and chilled. | ||
6 | Form into cake patties | 3 |
Remove from the fridge and form salmon mixture into 4 x 1-inch thick patties. | ||
7 | Sprinkle with bread crumbs | 2 |
Sprinkle remaining panko bread crumbs over each patty. | ||
8 | Cook salmon cake patties | 15 |
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. | ||
Recipe Reviews
This is an extremely tasty recipe. I am making it for the third time tonight and can't wait. The only change I made was to add an egg to help hold it together. The first time I made it I used leftover cooked salmon and it was very good but not as good as the fresh salmon. With only 2 of us, I am going to have leftovers. Would you freeze it uncooked or would be better to cook and then freeze. II think I will form into 2 patties but not cook then freeze , thaw and cost with panko before frying. What did you do?
Lilly, it's very delicious! Thanks. Verified!
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