Salmon Cakes With Yogurt Chipotle Sauce Recipe

Name: Salmon Cakes With Yogurt Chipotle Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 -2 canned chipotle chile, depending on heat level desired (seeded); 1/4 cup water; salt; Salmon Cakes; 1 lb skinless salmon fillet, pin bones removed; 1 tablespoon safflower oil; 1/2 large onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon thyme leaves; 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped; 4 large eggs; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 cup fresh breadcrumb, plus 1/2 cup crumbs for coating

Servings: persons

Sauce
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 -2 canned chipotle chile, depending on heat level desired (seeded)
1/4 cup water
salt
Salmon Cakes
1 lb skinless salmon fillet, pin bones removed
1 tablespoon safflower oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
4 large eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup fresh breadcrumb, plus 1/2 cup crumbs for coating

1
Make the Sauce: Place yogurt in a strainer lined with cheesecloth or papper towels set over a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, drain in the refigerator for 6 to 24 hours. Puree chiles in a lender with the water. Mix with yogurt and add salt to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
2
Make the Salmon Cakes: Bring a large pot of water to a simmer. Add the salmon and simmer 3 to 4 minutes, until cooked. Drain and cool, then break into chunks.
3
Combine safflower oil, onion, and thyme in a large skillet and saute over low heat until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add red pepper and cook 1 minute longer. Cool mixture.
4
Heat oven to 450 degrees. Combine salmon, onion mixture, and remaining ingredients except bread crumbs for coating in a large bowl. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Shape patties into 12 cakes. Coat with bread crumbs and place on baking sheet.
5
Bake for 5 minutes then turn over and bake 2 to 3 minutes longer, until lightly browned. Serve with sauce.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 -2 canned chipotle chile, depending on heat level desired (seeded), 1/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Salmon Cakes With Yogurt Chipotle 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.

Salmon Cakes With Yogurt Chipotle Sauce

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