By Recipe Team on March 20, 2023
Serve these salmon cakes with a green salad or brown rice and your favorite vegetables for a filling, healthy dinner.
Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which lower blood pressure and reduce risk factors for disease. It's also a great source of protein to protect your bones and muscles, plus it contains lots of B vitamins, potassium and other essential vitamins. It's a nutritional powerhouse.
Ingredients:
For the salmon cakes:
1.5 lbs. skinless wild-caught Alaskan coho or sockeye salmon fillet
½ cup plus 4 tablespoons panko bread crumbs 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
½ cup plus 4 tablespoons panko bread crumbs 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 scallions sliced thin, about 4 tablespoons
2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 scallions sliced thin, about 4 tablespoons
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon sriracha
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon sriracha
½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper
4-6 tablespoons coconut or olive oil
For the dill sauce:
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Preparation:
- Finely chop the salmon into ¼-inch pieces (best if done by hand) and set aside in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of panko and the mayonnaise, lemon juice, scallions, mustard, sriracha, salt and pepper.
- Mix well, then gently mix into the salmon until combined.
- Place the remaining ½ cup panko onto a plate.
- Using a 1/3-cup measure, scoop level amounts of the salmon mixture and place on a piece of wax paper or plate. Repeat to make 8 cakes.
- Carefully coat each cake in panko bread crumbs, gently patting the panko on.
- In 2 batches, heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Place 4 salmon cakes in a skillet and cook without moving until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- Very carefully flip the cakes and cook until second side is golden brown. Transfer cakes to a paper towel-lined plate, and repeat with second batch.
- Mix the dill sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Serve with salmon cakes.
Prep time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
