salmon cakes

Orlando, FL
Updated on Sep 3, 2013

This recipe has been in my family forever:) I have no idea where it originated or if mom just made it up. Either way, it's a really good one. I usually serve this with cole slaw and Bonnie's baked French fries. This recipe will also work for crab or shrimp cakes. Enjoy!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 3-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup red peppper, shopped finely
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped finely
  • 1/4 cup real mayonnaise (low-fat will work also)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt (laury's)
  • - cayenne pepper to taste
  • 1 - beaten egg
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs and bay seasoning to taste
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 - 6 oz cans skinless, boneless pink salmon (i use chicken of the sea)
  • - lemon herbed mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme (chopped finely) or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • - bay seasoning to taste

How To Make salmon cakes

  • Step 1
    Chop red pepper.
  • Step 2
    Chop green onion.
  • Step 3
    In a small mixing bowl, combine red pepper, green onion, mayonnaise, seasoned salt and cayenne pepper. Taste and adjust seasons to taste.
  • Step 4
    Stir in eggs.
  • Step 5
    Drain salmon well.
  • Step 6
    Add drained salmon and bread crumbs to mixture.
  • Step 7
    Divide into 6 - 8 balls. Flatten into cakes. Can be made smaller for appetizers.
  • Step 8
    Roll salmon cakes into remaining bread crumbs and top with Bay Seasoning to taste.
  • Step 9
    Place on cookie sheet, lightly covered with foil and refrigerated 3o minutes.
  • Step 10
    Heat butter into medium hot skillet.
  • Step 11
    Cook salmon cakes 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Step 12
    Serve with combined lemon herbed mayonnaise.
  • Step 13
    Enjoy!

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Category: Fish
Keyword: #dinner
Keyword: #cakes
Keyword: #appetisers
Ingredient: Seafood
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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