Description
Chef John's Fresh Salmon Cakes are tender, flaky, and bursting with fresh salmon flavor. Easy to make with simple ingredients, these golden-brown patties are perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant appetizers.
Ingredients
1 lb fresh salmon, cooked and flaked
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg
2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flaked salmon, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, bell pepper, parsley, mustard, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form into patties and chill for 15-20 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry salmon cakes until golden brown on both sides, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
Chilling helps the cakes hold their shape during frying.
Serve with tartar sauce, aioli, or a squeeze of lemon.
You can substitute cooked canned salmon in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon cake (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg