Sunday, July 24, 2011

Salmon Cakes with Spicy Tartar Sauce

This past weekend my wife made delicious Salmon Cakes and a Spicy Tartar Sauce - wow!

We had grilled Salmon the night before and had quite a bit left over, so why not? After reviewing a few different recipes she set out to make these taking the best of what she read. Here is the result:

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First - grill the Salmon using a technique of your choice, then let cool to room temperature.

Next, make the Tartar Sauce by combining the following ingredients:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
2 tbsp celery, finely chopped
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp capers, chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
a dash or 2 of hot sauce, to taste
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, minced

Once combined, allow to chill for an hour or more.

Then make the Salmon patties:

Assemble the following ingredients:

1 large egg, beaten
1/3 cup fresh chives, chopped
1 cup panko bread crumbs, divided
1/2 cup of corn, frozen (thawed) or fresh
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp capers, rinsed and drained
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp salted butter (or unsalted if you prefer)

Combine the egg with the chives, 1/2 the panko bread crumbs, corn, mustard, mayonnaise, capers, lemon juice and zest, mixing gently only until just combined. Flake the salmon using a fork, and fold into the egg mixture.

Next form the mixture into patties roughly 3/4 inches thick by 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Then gently coat the patties in the remaining panko crumbs. Let the patties set in the refrigerator for an hour.

In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium heat.

Add the patties then cook for 7 or 8 minutes on each side.

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Cook until crispy and golden in appearance.

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When the patties are done cooking, set them on paper towels to drain excess butter and oil.

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This really was pretty easy to make, and tasted so fresh and delicious! We hope you enjoy!

- Scott