Chef John's Salmon Cakes
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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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.