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.
This Chef John's Fresh Salmon Cakes is the perfect recipe to try when you need something made quick and easy. Get the kids involved too and send us your family selfies! Tag #cookmerecipes in your posts!
Lilly, it's very delicious! Thanks. Verified!
