CHEF JOHN'S SALMON CAKES

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I'm using canned salmon for this delicious recipe. Every grocery store carries it, and canned salmon is almost always wild salmon. I'm not going to go into the wild-versus-farmed salmon debate here, but wild is not only more eco-friendly, it tastes better and is more nutritious. You could use fresh cooked salmon for this recipe if you have leftovers, but since we are mixing this up with eggs and cracker crumbs, fresh salmon just isn't necessary, so why spend the extra cash?

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Fish Cake Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 305.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 174.2 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 1019.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Mona Mason
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These salmon cakes are a great way to use up leftover salmon. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat fish.


Ma tsaw Kasha
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These salmon cakes are the perfect meal for a lazy Sunday brunch. They're easy to make and they're absolutely delicious.


Rizwan Ali Syed
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These salmon cakes are a great way to change up your salmon routine. They're a fun and easy way to enjoy this healthy fish.


Lisa Simons
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook salmon, and these salmon cakes are definitely a winner. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.


Rose Ada
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These salmon cakes are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for heart health.


Alamdar Hussain
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I love that these salmon cakes can be made ahead of time. It makes them a great option for busy weeknights.


Adjei Priscilla
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These salmon cakes are a great way to get kids to eat fish. They're so tasty that they won't even realize they're eating something healthy.


Nantayi Immaculate
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I made these salmon cakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


vincent clegg (vin)
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These salmon cakes are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, hearty, and satisfying.


Abu Thomas
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I've never made salmon cakes before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out so good! I will definitely be making these again.


Amhar Zeo
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These salmon cakes are a great way to use up leftover salmon. They're also a healthy and affordable meal.


WALEED SALEH
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I love how easy these salmon cakes are to make. I always have canned salmon on hand, so I can whip up a batch of these whenever I want.


Masilo Alfos
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Just made these salmon cakes for dinner and they were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. Thank you for sharing!


Joshua Granger
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These salmon cakes were a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved them. They were easy to make and turned out perfectly.


Misty Matenga
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I've been searching for a good salmon cakes recipe for ages, and this one is a winner! The cakes were crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again and again.