Meals Matter

Salmon Cakes

Contributed By: penalow
Everyday Food magazine

Easy to make and great for lunches.

Ingredients

Serves 8

2 pounds Skinless salmon fillet

Coarse salt and ground pepper

1/2 cup Thinly sliced scallions

1/2 cup Plain dried breadcrumbs

1/3 cup Chopped fresh parsley

1/4 cup Light mayonnaise

1/4 cup Dijon mustard

2 Large eggs, lightly beaten

2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice

One Additional flavoring below, (optional)

2 tablespoons Prepared horseradish

2 tablespoons Minced capers

1 teaspoon Hot sauce, such as Tabasco

2 tablespoons Minced pickled jalapeno chile

1/4 cup Light mayonnaise

1/4 cup Reduced-fat sour cream

2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons Chopped fresh parsley, dill, or cilantro

Coarse salt and ground pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place fish on a rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Roast until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool completely; pat dry with paper towels. Break salmon into smaller pieces; flake with a fork.

In a large bowl, combine scallions, breadcrumbs, and parsley. Add mayonnaise, mustard, eggs, lemon juice, and salmon. Season again with salt and pepper, plus an additional flavoring if desired. Mix gently until ingredients just hold together.

Form mixture into 8 patties (each about 3 inches wide). Place on a foil-lined baking sheet. (For freezing directions, see below.) Refrigerate until cold and firm, 20 to 30 minutes.

Make Lemon-Herb Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, and chopped herbs. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

Heat broiler. Broil patties until lightly golden on top (without turning), 6 to 8 minutes. Serve with Lemon-Herb Sauce.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Fish
Salmon
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Special Features: Make Ahead
Meal Type: Lunch
Entree