Chef John's Fresh Salmon Cakes

Name: Chef John's Fresh Salmon Cakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Capers; 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper; 2 tbsp Celery; 0.25 cup Diced Onion; 1 tsp Dijon Mustard; 1 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil; 0.25 cup Mayonnaise; 2 cloves Minced Garlic; 0.25 cup Panko; 2 tbsp Red Bell Pepper; 1 pinch Salt & Pepper; 1 pinch Seafood Seasoning; 1 tbsp Seasoned Bread Crumbs; 1.25 lb Seasoned Salmon

Appetizer 🧄Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

Chef John’s Fresh Salmon Cakes showcase coarsely chopped wild salmon bound with tangy Dijon, capers, and a gentle kick of cayenne, yielding patties that are crisp outside and succulent inside. A quick sauté of onions, peppers, and celery adds sweetness and aroma, while a short chill helps them hold together. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or a casual brunch with a bright salad.

Prep20 mins
Cook15 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Gather all the ingredients.
2

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion, red pepper, celery, and a pinch of salt in the hot oil until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3

Add the capers; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
4

Stir the salmon, onion mixture, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, garlic, mustard, cayenne, seafood seasoning, salt, and ground black pepper together in a bowl until well mixed. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm and chilled, 1 to 2 hours.
5

Form the salmon mixture into four 1-inch-thick patties; sprinkle the remaining panko bread crumbs over each patty.
6

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties in the hot oil until golden and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
7

Serve and enjoy!