Name: Chef John's Salmon Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Red salmon, skin and bone removed, drained and flaked - 1 (14.75 ounce) can; Eggs - 2; Lemon, juiced - ½; Chopped capers - 1 tablespoon; Salt - ½ teaspoon; Ground black pepper - ½ teaspoon; Cayenne pepper - ½ teaspoon; Saltine crackers - 12; Bread crumbs, or as needed - 1 tablespoon; Butter - 1 tablespoon; Olive oil - 1 tablespoon

Ingredients for - Chef John's Salmon Cakes

1. Red salmon, skin and bone removed, drained and flaked 1 (14.75 ounce) can

2. Eggs 2

3. Lemon, juiced ½

4. Chopped capers 1 tablespoon

5. Salt ½ teaspoon

6. Ground black pepper ½ teaspoon

7. Cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon

8. Saltine crackers 12

9. Bread crumbs, or as needed 1 tablespoon

10. Butter 1 tablespoon

11. Olive oil 1 tablespoon

How to cook deliciously - Chef John's Salmon Cakes

1 . Stage

Stir salmon, eggs, lemon juice, capers, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until well-combined.

2 . Stage

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.

3 . Stage

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.

4 . Stage

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.