Chef John's Salmon Cakes

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 (14.75 ounce) can red salmon, skin and bone removed, drained and flaked

  • 2 eggs

  • ½ lemon, juiced

  • 1 tablespoon chopped capers

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 12 saltine crackers

  • 1 tablespoon bread crumbs, or as needed

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

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

  2. 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. 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. 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

305 Calories
15g Fat
15g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 305
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 174mg 58%
Sodium 1020mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 31g 62%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 74mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.


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