Description
Ina Garten salmon patties blend fresh Pacific salmon with crisp herbs and zesty seasonings. Home cooks can craft these delightful patties quickly for a satisfying meal you’ll savor with enthusiasm.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ lb (226 g) salmon, fresh
- 2 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 slices bread, stale, crusts removed
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 4 tbsps (60 g) unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups (240 g) celery, small-diced
- ¾ cup (120 g) red onion, small-diced
- ½ cup (75 g) red bell pepper, small-diced
- ½ cup (75 g) yellow bell pepper, small-diced
- ¼ cup (15 g) parsley, fresh, minced
- 1 tbsp (15 g) capers, drained
- 2 tsps (10 g) Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ tsp hot sauce
- 1 ½ tsps crab boil seasoning (Old Bay)
- olive oil, as needed
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Salmon Preparation: Roast salmon fillet at 350°F on a lined baking sheet, brushed with olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper. Bake 15-20 minutes until flaky, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to cool completely.
- Vegetable Infusion: Sauté onions, celery, and bell peppers in butter and olive oil until translucent. Incorporate parsley, capers, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and Old Bay seasoning. Cook 5 minutes until vegetables are tender and aromatic, then cool to room temperature.
- Breadcrumb Creation: Pulse stale bread in food processor, spread on baking sheet, and toast in oven for 4-5 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Mixture Assembly: Flake cooled salmon in mixing bowl, blend with toasted breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and beaten eggs. Fold in cooled vegetable mixture thoroughly. Refrigerate 20-30 minutes to firm up.
- Cooking and Serving: Heat remaining butter and olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Form salmon mixture into 8-10 compact cakes. Fry 3-4 minutes per side until golden-brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with lemon wedges and preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- Chill Before Cooking: Refrigerate salmon mixture for 20-30 minutes to help patties hold together and prevent crumbling during frying.
- Flake Salmon Gently: Use a fork to break salmon into delicate flakes, ensuring even texture and preventing large chunks in patties.
- Toast Breadcrumbs Carefully: Watch breadcrumbs closely while toasting to prevent burning; golden color indicates perfect crispness.
- Control Skillet Temperature: Maintain medium-high heat for crispy exterior and even browning of salmon cakes without burning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg