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:
Heat the oil, in a skillet, over a medium heat.
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.
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.
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.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1-2 hours, until firm and chilled.
Remove from the fridge and form salmon mixture into 4 x 1-inch thick patties.
Sprinkle remaining panko bread crumbs over each patty.
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.
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Love these cakes!
Yo, Chef John's Fresh Salmon Cakes are da bomb! My kids actually helped me make 'em last week. We had a blast shaping the cakes, and they tasted amazing. Served 'em with potato fries, which were a hit too! This recipe is perfect for busy nights, plus you can freeze 'em for later. Total winner!
These salmon cakes are a hit! My kids love helping make 'em!
I gotta say, Chef John's Fresh Salmon Cakes are simply superb! My kids love helping out and the nights feel so chill when we cook together. We always munch on these cakes with baked potato-fries, and it’s become a family fave! Plus, easy to freeze for last-minute dinners.
Chef John's Fresh Salmon Cakes are top-notch! My kids love helping out, and they taste amazing. Perfect for busy evenings, plus they freeze great!
Salmon cakes turned my dinner into a family night.
Delicious. Made these salmon cakes last week with my kids, they helped shape them. Great bonding time and everyone loved them.
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?
Love those cakes!
Splendid
Superb! I absolutely love Chef John's Fresh Salmon Cakes! They remind me of family dinners with my grandparents. The kids had so much fun helping me shape them. A perfect easy recipe for any weekday. Thank you Chef John!
Chef John's Fresh Salmon Cakes always bring joy to my family dinner. My kids love helping me shape the cakes, and it really brings us together. They are not only simple to make but taste amazing too. I serve them with baked potato-fries and a salad, making for a nutritious meal. Highly recommend!
Lilly, it's very delicious! Thanks. Verified!
