Chef John's Salmon Cakes

Chef John's Salmon Cakes

Recipe by John Mitzewich from allrecipes.com

Dinner 55 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 1 (14.75 ounce) can red salmon, skin and bone removed, drained and flaked
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.5 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped capers
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 12 saltine crackers
  • 1 tablespoon bread crumbs, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Stir salmon, eggs, lemon juice, capers, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until well-combined.
  • Crush saltine crackers with your hands into the salmon mixture and mix well. Wrap the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 30 minutes to overnight.
  • Dust a plate with half the bread crumbs. Divide salmon mixture into 4 portions and shape into patties; place onto prepared plate and sprinkle remaining bread crumbs atop the salmon patties.
  • Melt butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in hot oil until cooked and heated through, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 305
  • Carbohydrate: 15g
  • Fat: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 31g
  • Sugar: 0g

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