Pan-Fried Smoked-Trout Cakes with Lemony Salad Recipe

Name: Pan-Fried Smoked-Trout Cakes with Lemony Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons minced scallion greens; 1 tablespoon capers, drained and coarsely chopped; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges, for serving; Freshly ground pepper; 1/2 pound boneless smoked trout fillet, skin removed and trout flaked (2 cups); 1 cup panko; 3 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; Salt; 4 cups mache or watercress

Servings: persons

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons minced scallion greens
1 tablespoon capers, drained and coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges, for serving
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 pound boneless smoked trout fillet, skin removed and trout flaked (2 cups)
1 cup panko
3 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
4 cups mache or watercress

1
In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise with the lightly beaten egg, scallion greens, capers, Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
2
Add the smoked trout and toss to combine.
3
Fold in 1/2 cup of the panko.
4
Spread the remaining 1/2 cup of panko on a plate.
5
Form the trout mixture into eight 1-inch-thick cakes, add them to the plate and turn to coat with the panko.
6
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until shimmering.
7
Add the cakes to the skillet and cook over moderate heat, turning once, until browned and heated through, about 6 minutes.
8
Transfer the trout cakes to plates.
9
In a medium bowl, whisk the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil with the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
10
Add the mache and toss to coat.
11
Transfer the salad to the plates and serve with lemon wedges.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 large egg, lightly beaten, 2 tablespoons minced scallion greens, 1 tablespoon capers, drained and coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Pan-Fried Smoked-Trout Cakes with Lemony Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Pan-Fried Smoked-Trout Cakes with Lemony Salad

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