Best 4 Salmon Cakes With Thai Basil Yogurt Recipes

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Craving a meal that fuses the bold flavors of Thailand with the rich taste of salmon? Look no further than salmon cakes with Thai basil yogurt. This delectable dish is a perfect blend of textures and tastes, featuring succulent salmon patties infused with a hint of Thai basil and complemented by a creamy, tangy yogurt sauce. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps to create this culinary masterpiece. Discover the secrets behind perfectly cooked salmon cakes, the vibrant flavors of Thai basil, and the cooling sensation of yogurt, all coming together to create a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Thailand.

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SALMON CAKES WITH THAI BASIL YOGURT



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Ginger and Thai basil yogurt is a wonderful accompaniment for these fish cakes, but they are also great with just a squeeze of lime if you want to save time. The cakes are best cooked as soon as they are shaped and served as a starter or a snack. However, if you wish to make them ahead of time, or if it's just a matter of preference, swap out the sunchokes (also known as Jerusalem artichokes) for more potato and chill them once they are formed. They should keep for a couple of days in the refrigerator, ready to be fried. If you cook them from cold, pop them into a hot oven after frying to make sure they are properly heated through.

Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi

Categories     seafood, appetizer, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 main course or 8 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound/500 grams sunchokes (also known as Jerusalem artichokes)
5 tablespoons/60 milliliters olive oil
Flaky or fine sea salt
1/2 pound/250 grams white or yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/4-inch/3-centimeter chunks
2 tablespoons finely chopped Thai basil, plus 12 whole leaves (or use a combination of normal basil and cilantro)
1/4 cup/10 grams wakame seaweed, roughly broken up into 1-inch/2-centimeter pieces if large
1 teaspoon peeled minced ginger
Scant 1/3 cup/25 grams finely chopped green onions (from 2 or 3 green onions, green parts only)
1/2 garlic clove (or 1 small clove), crushed
2 limes (finely grate the zest to get 2 teaspoons then cut into wedges for serving)
2 1/2 tablespoons potato starch (potato flour), or use all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
3/4 pound/350 grams store-bought cooked salmon (3 or 4 fillets), skin removed and roughly broken into 1 1/2-inch/4-centimeter pieces (see note)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
8 Thai basil leaves, finely chopped (or use a combination of normal basil and cilantro)
1 1/2 teaspoons peeled minced ginger
1 lime (finely grate the zest to get 1 1/2 teaspoons and juice to get 1 1/2 tablespoons)
1/4 garlic clove, crushed
1 scant cup/200 grams plain Greek yogurt
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit/230 degrees Celsius and position a rack in the top third of the oven.
  • Fill a large bowl with water. Peel the sunchokes, adding them to the water as you go to prevent discoloration. Cut them into 1 1/4-inch/3-centimeter chunks, then dry very well with a kitchen towel. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon flaky salt (or 1/4 teaspoon fine salt) and spread out on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Roast sunchokes for 20 to 22 minutes, tossing them and rotating the pans halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside to cool, then very roughly crush them.
  • While the sunchokes are roasting, add the potatoes to a medium saucepan, cover with cold, well-salted water and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once simmering, cook for 12 minutes, or until soft. Drain and set aside to cool for about 20 minutes.
  • Add the remaining 1/4 cup/48 milliliters olive oil to a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the basil leaves and the wakame and fry for 1 minute, stirring a little until crisp. Strain, reserving the oil, and transfer the basil and wakame to a small plate lined with paper towels.
  • Prepare the ginger and basil yogurt: Mix together all of the ingredients and set aside.
  • Roughly crush the cooled potatoes (some lumps are fine) and add to a large bowl with the cooked sunchokes, ginger, green onions, garlic, lime zest, potato starch (flour), egg, chopped basil and a good pinch of salt. Finely chop half the crisp wakame and add to the bowl. Mix everything together well, then add the salmon and gently mix to combine, trying not to break the salmon pieces too much.
  • With lightly oiled hands, form the mixture into 8 cakes, pressing them so they hold together.
  • Add half the butter and 1 tablespoon reserved oil to a large nonstick frying pan over high heat. Once hot, lower the heat to medium-high and fry half the fish cakes for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until crisp and golden brown on both sides. Remove from pan and then fry the remaining fish cakes in the same way with the remaining butter and 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil.
  • Divide the cakes between four plates and spoon some of the yogurt on each plate. Top the yogurt with the crisp wakame and Thai basil and serve with lime wedges alongside. (To serve as an appetizer, arrange cakes on a platter with the yogurt in a bowl alongside.)

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1081, UnsaturatedFat 40 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 67 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 80 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 1466 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SALMON CAKES WITH LEMON-CAPER YOGURT SAUCE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 to 8 salmon cakes

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound skinless salmon fillet (see Cook's Note)
Olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg, beaten
1/3 cup (1/2-ounce) chopped fresh chives
26 saltine crackers, crushed, divided
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons mayonnaise, plus more, as needed
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 1/2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Salmon: Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Drizzle the salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill until the flesh is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, about 6 to 8 minutes on each side. Set aside to cool for 20 minutes.
  • Patties: Using a fork, flake the salmon into 1/2-inch pieces and put into a medium bowl. Add the egg, chives, 1/2 of the crushed crackers, the corn, mustard, mayonnaise, capers, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix gently until just combined. Form the mixture into 2 1/2-inch diameter patties, about 3/4 inches thick. (If the mixture is too dry to form into patties, add extra mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon at a time,) Carefully coat the patties in the remaining crushed crackers and refrigerate for 1 hour. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium heat. Add the patties and cook until golden and crispy, about 7 to 8 minutes each side. Drain on paper towels.
  • Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, capers, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Arrange the salmon cakes on a platter and serve alongside the sauce.

SALMON CAKES WITH YOGURT CHIPOTLE SAUCE



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From The Essential New York Times Cookbook. These cakes are baked but they can be sauteed in a mixture of butter and oil if you like crispier edges. Yogurt will need to drain in the fridge for 6 to 24 hours so plan ahead.

Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 12 cakes, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 -2 canned chipotle chile, depending on heat level desired (seeded)
1/4 cup water
salt
1 lb skinless salmon fillet, pin bones removed
1 tablespoon safflower oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
4 large eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup fresh breadcrumb, plus 1/2 cup crumbs for coating

Steps:

  • Make the Sauce: Place yogurt in a strainer lined with cheesecloth or papper towels set over a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, drain in the refigerator for 6 to 24 hours. Puree chiles in a lender with the water. Mix with yogurt and add salt to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Make the Salmon Cakes: Bring a large pot of water to a simmer. Add the salmon and simmer 3 to 4 minutes, until cooked. Drain and cool, then break into chunks.
  • Combine safflower oil, onion, and thyme in a large skillet and saute over low heat until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add red pepper and cook 1 minute longer. Cool mixture.
  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Combine salmon, onion mixture, and remaining ingredients except bread crumbs for coating in a large bowl. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Shape patties into 12 cakes. Coat with bread crumbs and place on baking sheet.
  • Bake for 5 minutes then turn over and bake 2 to 3 minutes longer, until lightly browned. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.2, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 190.6, Sodium 1038.9, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 5.2, Protein 22.4

CRUNCHY SALMON CAKES WITH GREEK YOGURT SAUCE



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Whether you start with fresh salmon or use leftover cooked salmon, you can serve these cakes with sauce as a main dish, as appetizers, or on top of a green salad. -Cindy Fan, Alhambra, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/4 pounds salmon fillet
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs, divided
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
Cooking spray
SAUCE:
1/4 cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill
3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon capers, drained and chopped

Steps:

  • Place salmon on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until fish flakes easily with a fork, 14-17 minutes. Cool slightly; remove skin, if necessary. Transfer salmon to a shallow dish and cover; refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in parsley., In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup bread crumbs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, remaining pepper and the onion mixture; if desired, add pepper sauce. Flake salmon; add to bread crumb mixture, mixing lightly. Shape into eight 2-1/2-in. patties., Place egg whites and remaining bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip salmon patties in egg whites, then roll in crumbs to coat. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Spritz tops with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 425° until golden brown, 14-17 minutes., In a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients; serve with salmon cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 25g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh salmon. If you're using frozen salmon, thaw it completely before cooking.
  • To prevent the salmon cakes from falling apart, make sure to bind them together with an egg and bread crumbs.
  • If you don't have Thai basil, you can use regular basil or another fresh herb, such as cilantro or mint.
  • Serve the salmon cakes with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, remoulade, or a simple lemon-butter sauce.

Conclusion:

These salmon cakes are a delicious and easy way to enjoy salmon. They're perfect for a quick and healthy meal, and they can be served with a variety of sides, such as rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables. The Thai basil yogurt sauce adds a unique and flavorful touch to these salmon cakes, making them a truly special dish.

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