"Food & Wine’s Kelsey Youngman loves making these Spicy Chipotle Salmon Cakes for an easy weeknight dinner. Using pantry staples and some fresh lemon, the cakes come together quickly and get some bold spice from the chipotle in adobo. Feel free to use any citrus you have on hand; lime would work particularly well. Slideshow: More Salmon Recipes..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon thinly sliced scallions
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2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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Kosher salt
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Freshly ground pepper
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1 tablespoon thinly sliced scallions, plus more for garnish
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1 tablespoon seeded and minced chipotle in adobo
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1 1/2 cups panko
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Two 4-ounce cans sockeye salmon, drained and bones removed
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Kosher salt
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Freshly ground pepper
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2 large eggs, beaten
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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Canola oil, for frying