Spiced Salmon and Red Pepper Cakes Recipe

Name: Spiced Salmon and Red Pepper Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Salmon Fillets; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided; 1 teaspoon Sea Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/2 whole Red Pepper Finely Chopped; 1/2 whole White Onion, Finely Chopped; 3 whole Spring Onions, Finely Chopped; 1/2 cups Bread Crumbs; 2 whole Dried Chillies, Finely Chopped; 1 teaspoon Dried Coriander; 1 bunch Fresh Coriander, Finely Chopped; 1/2 cups Flour, For Dredging The Cakes; 1/2 cups Vegetable Oil, For Frying; 1 cup Greek Yoghurt; 1 bunch Fresh Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped

Servings: persons

1 pound Salmon Fillets
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/2 whole Red Pepper Finely Chopped
1/2 whole White Onion, Finely Chopped
3 whole Spring Onions, Finely Chopped
1/2 cups Bread Crumbs
2 whole Dried Chillies, Finely Chopped
1 teaspoon Dried Coriander
1 bunch Fresh Coriander, Finely Chopped
1/2 cups Flour, For Dredging The Cakes
1/2 cups Vegetable Oil, For Frying
1 cup Greek Yoghurt
1 bunch Fresh Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the salmon in an oven proof dish, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
2
Bake for about 20 minutes.
3
Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
4
Once cooled, remove skin and any bones that you may find and discard.
5
Flake salmon apart and set aside.
6
In a large skillet set over medium heat, add remaining olive oil, garlic, peppers, white onions and spring onions.
7
Cook for around 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl.
9
Add bread crumbs, dried chillies, dried coriander and fresh chopped coriander to the bowl.
10
Stir to combine and then add flaked salmon.
11
Stir well to combine.
12
Turn mixture out onto a clean working surface.
13
Make cakes as big or as small as you like them.
14
Work them into balls and start shaping them into patties of your choice size and height.
15
Once you have made all your patties, dredge them in the flour and set aside.
16
In a large skillet, heat enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan.
17
Have heat set to medium high.
18
Fry salmon cakes in batches, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
19
They should be golden and crisp on the outside.
20
Combine Greek yogurt with the mint leaves and serve over the fish cakes.
21
Serve immediately.

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* 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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Salmon Fillets, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided, 1 teaspoon Sea Salt, 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper, and more.

Yes, Spiced Salmon and Red Pepper 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.

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Spiced Salmon and Red Pepper Cakes

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