Chef John'S Fresh Salmon Cakes Recipe

Name: Chef John'S Fresh Salmon Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup minced onion; 2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper; 2 tablespoons minced celery; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon capers; 1 1/4 pounds fresh wild salmon, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 pinch seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay(R)); 1 tablespoon panko bread crumbs, or to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup minced onion
2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced celery
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon capers
1 1/4 pounds fresh wild salmon, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay(R))
1 tablespoon panko bread crumbs, or to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed

1
Heat extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, red pepper, celery, and a pinch of salt in hot oil until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add capers; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
2
Stir salmon, onion mixture, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, garlic, mustard, cayenne, seafood seasoning, salt, and ground black pepper together in a bowl until well-mixed. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firmed and chilled, 1 to 2 hours.
3
Form salmon mixture into four 1-inch thick patties; sprinkle remaining panko bread crumbs over each patty.
4
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-heat. Cook patties in hot oil until golden and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup minced onion, 2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper, 2 tablespoons minced celery, and more.

Yes, Chef John'S Fresh Salmon Cakes falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chef John'S Fresh Salmon Cakes

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