Salmon Cakes With Horseradish Sauce Recipe

Name: Salmon Cakes With Horseradish Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SALMON CAKES; 1 (14.75 oz.) can salmon; 2 T butter; 1 small onion, chopped or 2 scallions; 1 leek (white part) chopped; 2-3 slices of bottled roasted red peppers, chopped; 3/4 of a Saltines cracker packet, crushed; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/4 C. total chopped parsley and cilantro, to taste (or basil, fennel, parsley whatever suits your taste); 1/4 tsp. cayenne; 1 tsp. dry mustard; grind of pepper; 3 T. olive oil; HORSERADISH SAUCE; 3/4 cp. mayonaisse; 2 Tbls. horseradish; 1 Tbls. red wine vinegar; 1/4 cp. sourcream

Servings: persons

SALMON CAKES
1 (14.75 oz.) can salmon
2 T butter
1 small onion, chopped or 2 scallions
1 leek (white part) chopped
2-3 slices of bottled roasted red peppers, chopped
3/4 of a Saltines cracker packet, crushed
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 C. total chopped parsley and cilantro, to taste (or basil, fennel, parsley whatever suits your taste)
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1 tsp. dry mustard
grind of pepper
3 T. olive oil
HORSERADISH SAUCE
3/4 cp. mayonaisse
2 Tbls. horseradish
1 Tbls. red wine vinegar
1/4 cp. sourcream

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1. Drain the salmon, reserving a few tablespoons of the liquid. Discard the large circular bone, but keep the smaller bones and skin (good Omega 3). Flake the meat. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, leeks, and red peppers and cook until onion/leeks are tender.
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2. In a medium bowl, combine the onions, the cracker crumbs, eggs, parsley/cilantro, mustard, cayenne, salmon, and 2-3 tablespoons of salmon liquid. Mix until well blended, then shape into 4 or 5 patties. The patties should just hold together, and should feature the salmon, not the crumbs (i.e., don't coat with crumbs, like traditional recipes do).
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3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties until browned, then carefully turn and brown on the other side.
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4. FOR SAUCE: whisk together ingredients.
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Very good served with fresh garden greens.

1197

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SALMON CAKES, 1 (14.75 oz.) can salmon, 2 T butter, 1 small onion, chopped or 2 scallions, and more.

Yes, Salmon Cakes With Horseradish Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Salmon Cakes With Horseradish Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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