(Anything but) Basic Salmon Cakes
Servings
2Serving size
2 salmon cakesThis recipe can easily be multiplied. The uncooked salmon cakes do not keep well past 24 hours. Cooked salmon cakes will make great sandwiches the next day.
Serve with Cajun Yam Fries or French Fries or Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes or Plain Mashed Potatoes
AND
Serve with Pan Grilled Asparagus or Pan Grilled Broccoli or Parsnip French Fries
Ingredients
| 2 quart Water |
| 8 Ounces Fresh atlantic salmon (skinless) |
| 1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce |
| 2 tsp.. Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 Tbsp Shallots, raw (minced) |
| 2 tsp. Dijon mustard |
| 1 large Egg white(s) |
| 1 Medium stalk Celery, raw (diced) |
| 1 Tbsp. Lemon juice |
| 1/2 tsp.. Honey |
| 1/8 tsp. Salt |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 1/4 cup Whole Wheat Classic Style Breadcrumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs) |
| 1 Tbsp. Olive oil |
Instructions
Add the salmon and poach for 8 to 12 minutes. Thinner filets will cook quicker. Remove the salmon from the pan and place on a paper towel to cool.
After the salmon is cool place in the refrigerator to chill.
Place the Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, shallot, mustard, egg white, celery, lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl and whisk together.
Place the mixture in the refrigerator while the salmon is chilling.
When the salmon is chilled, flake the chilled salmon into the mixing bowl.
Fold together gently until well blended. Be careful to not break up the salmon too much.
Add the breadcrumbs and fold together until blended.
Form into 4 cakes and chill. These can be made up to 12 hours in advance.
When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400° F.
Place the oil in a large skillet over high heat until the oil is almost smoking.
Place cakes in the hot oil and cook over medium-high heat for about three minutes until brown.
Turn and cook for about 2 minutes.
Place in hot oven. Cook for another 9 - 10 minutes.
Serve immediately.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Cajun Yam Fries
Place a large skillet in the oven and set the preheat to 325°F. Scrub the yams well and then cut into wedges. It’s easiest to cut them in half lengthwise and then quarters and then eighths. When the oven is hot spray the pan lightly with oil. Add the yam…
French Fries
Place the water in a large sauce pan over high heat. While the water is coming to a boil, peel and cut the potatoes into 1/4 inch by 1/4 inch strips. When the water begins to boil reduce the heat to a simmer and add the baking powder while stirring…
Low Sodium Plain Mashed Potatoes
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…
Plain Mashed Potatoes
Place the water in a large stock pot over high heat. Quarter the potatoes and add to the stock pot. Cover with water by about an inch. Bring to boil and then reduce heat until the water is simmering. Cook the potatoes about 15 – 20 minutes until slightly soft…
AND
Serve this recipe with one of these vegetable side dishes.
Pan Grilled Asparagus
Cut the woody ends off the base of the asparagus spears. Heat 1 quart of water in a shallow pan over medium-high heat. The water should never come to a full boil. Place the asparagus in the water and cook for about 5 – 7 minutes until the spears begin…
Pan Grilled Broccoli
Trim the bottom inch of the stem from the broccoli. Using a vegetable peeler, peel the tough outer layer from the stems. Heat 1 quart of water in a large sauce pan or stock pot fitted with a steamer basket over high heat. When the water is boiling, add the…
Parsnip French Fries
Peel the parsnips and cut lengthwise into the shape of thick French fries. Place them in a mixing bowl with cold water and ice cubes. Soak for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F. After soaking the parsnips, drain them and then pat dry with a paper towel. Place the parsnips…
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Recipe Notes
Salmon cakes are the perfect recipe for a Saturday night meal or dinner party. They can be made in advance and cooked at the last minute. You can take the flavor in almost any direction: a bit of cumin and chili powder for Southwestern, some curry powder for East Indian or possibly some Cajun seasoning.
These are great served with a simple Tartar Sauce on a whole grain or gluten free hamburger bun.