How to Make Baharat Salmon Cakes with Aioli - A Step-by-Step Guide

Salmon cakes are a delicious way to enjoy the rich and flavorful taste of salmon in a unique and creative way. These Baharat Salmon Cakes with Aioli are a delightful take on the classic salmon cake, infused with the warm and aromatic flavors of Baharat spice blend and served with a creamy and tangy aioli sauce. This recipe is perfect for a special dinner or for when you want to impress your guests with a show-stopping dish.

The star of this recipe is the Baharat spice blend, which is ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound salmon fillets, divided
  • ¾ cup soft white bread crumbs
  • 1 egg white
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped roasted red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
  • 1 ¾ teaspoons baharat (Middle Eastern spice mix), divided
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • cracked black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 4 salmon cakes

  • Rinse salmon; pat dry with paper towels. Put 1/2 of the salmon, bread crumbs, egg white, green onion, roasted red bell pepper, parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons baharat, and salt in a blender; blend until combined.
  • Transfer blended mixture to a bowl. Chop remaining salmon into 1/2-inch pieces and add to the bowl. Mix well until soft. Shape into four 3/4-inch-thick patties.
  • Preheat broiler. Arrange patties on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat source, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 14 to 18 minutes.
  • For the aioli, stir together mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon baharat in a small bowl.
  • Garnish salmon cakes with black pepper and serve with aioli.
  • Nutrition

    317 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 376mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 404mg