How to Make Chef John's Salmon Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and versatile seafood recipe, look no further than Chef John's Salmon Cakes. These tasty cakes are the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of fresh salmon, combined with a variety of herbs and spices. Whether you're serving them as an appetizer, a main course, or as a filling for sandwiches, Chef John's Salmon Cakes are sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Made with simple ingredients and easy to prepare, these salmon cakes are a great way to add mo...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (14.75 ounce) can red salmon, skin and bone removed, drained and flaked
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped capers
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 12 saltine crackers
  • 1 tablespoon bread crumbs, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Stir salmon, eggs, lemon juice, capers, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until well-combined.
  • Crush saltine crackers with your hands into the salmon mixture and mix well. Wrap the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 30 minutes to overnight.
  • Dust a plate with half the bread crumbs. Divide salmon mixture into 4 portions and shape into patties; place onto prepared plate and sprinkle remaining bread crumbs atop the salmon patties.
  • Melt butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in hot oil until cooked and heated through, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    305 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 174mg
    • Sodium: 1020mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 74mg