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Chef John's Salmon Cakes
Chef John
"I'm using canned salmon for this delicious recipe. Every grocery store carries it, and canned salmon is almost always wild salmon. I'm not going to go into the wild-versus-farmed salmon debate here, but wild is not only more eco-friendly, it tastes better and is more nutritious. You could use fresh cooked salmon for this recipe if you have leftovers, but since we are mixing this up with eggs and cracker crumbs, fresh salmon just isn't necessary, so why spend the extra cash?"
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Ingredients
55 m servings 305 calsOriginal recipe yields 4 servings
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- 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.
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- Aluminum foil helps keep food moist, ensures it cooks evenly, keeps leftovers fresh, and makes clean-up easy.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 305 calories; 14.6 g fat; 14.6 g carbohydrates; 30.9 g protein; 174 mg cholesterol; 1020 mg sodium. Full nutrition
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Most helpful positive review
1/19/2015
For those who had complaints or were disappointed in this recipe I urge you to always watch the attached videos when available. Invariably Chef John will add hints and instructions that aren't l...
Most helpful critical review
1/2/2015
Fresh (wild) salmon is the healthier choice. Canned foods are typically ridden with bpa. Bread crumbs are also healthier than saltines. Most Saltines contain hydrogenated soybean oil and high ...
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1/19/2015
For those who had complaints or were disappointed in this recipe I urge you to always watch the attached videos when available. Invariably Chef John will add hints and instructions that aren't l...
11/6/2015
I love reading all of the reviews. They give hints on how everyone makes them. I like reading positive reviews even when they are not enjoyed. They tell how to improve or or keep exact or even ...
10/28/2014
This was my favorite salmon cake recipe by far. I did add Old Bay instead of cayenne and some grated onion in the mix, as well as Panko, since I did not have saltine crackers. I thought it mig...
1/2/2015
Fresh (wild) salmon is the healthier choice. Canned foods are typically ridden with bpa. Bread crumbs are also healthier than saltines. Most Saltines contain hydrogenated soybean oil and high ...
6/19/2014
Just tried this recipe. Husband and I both loved it! I think more on the bread crumbs and the oil and butter. Great and easy, even for the fish challenged.
9/30/2014
Excellent recipe I only used one egg and added some mayo and onion. I also added old bay. I am from the east coast so everything is better with old bay!
7/28/2014
Easy and delicious. We used leftover copper river salmon, gluten free breadcrumbs from our local GF bakery, and alderwood smoked sea salt. Very tasty!
1/2/2015
I love Chef John's recipes, and I'm sure this version of salmon cakes is great. I've been making salmon patties for 30 years, as it's my husband's favorite. I would just say that you don't hav...