Chef John’s Crispy Salmon Cakes

Name: Chef John’s Crispy Salmon Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tbsp Bread Crumbs; 1 tbsp Butter; 1 whole Canned Salmon; 1 tbsp Capers; 0.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 2 whole Eggs; 0.5 cup Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 0.5 tsp Salt; 12 slices Saltine Cracker

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Chef John’s Crispy Salmon Cakes deliver tender, flaky salmon patties with a bright pop of lemon and briny capers, balanced by a gentle cayenne heat. Pan-seared in butter and olive oil, they develop a crunchy crust that contrasts beautifully with the moist interior. Serve for a quick weeknight dinner or as an elegant lunch with a simple salad or tartar sauce.

Prep15 mins
Cook10 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

1

Combine the salmon, eggs, lemon juice, capers, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl and stir until well mixed.
2

Crush the saltine crackers with your hands into the salmon mixture and mix thoroughly.
3

Wrap the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate from 30 minutes to overnight.
4

Lightly coat a plate with half of the bread crumbs.
5

Divide the salmon mixture into 4 portions, shape them into patties, set them on the prepared plate, and sprinkle the remaining bread crumbs over the patties.
6

Melt the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
7

Cook the patties in the hot oil until cooked through and heated, about 5 minutes per side.