Salmon Cakes with Caper Sauce
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
45
minutesWhat else can you make with salmon?! This is perfect for leftover salmon, but it is also worth the extra couple of minutes to pre-cook the fresh salmon if you don’t have leftovers. Plus we top them with a delicious lemon caper sauce.
Ingredients
- For Salmon Cakes
1 lb. of fresh salmon
2 Tbsp. of olive oil, divided
1 stalk of celery, finely diced
1/2 sweet onion, finely diced
1/4 cup of panko bread crumbs
1 tsp. of dijon mustard
1/4 cup of mayonnaise
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tsp. of old bay seasoning
1 Tbsp. of fresh dill, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Caper Sauce
1/4 cup of mayonnaise
1/4 cup of sour cream
1 tsp. of dijon mustard
1 tsp. of fresh dill, minced
1 tsp. of hot sauce
Juice of 1/2 a lemon
1/4 cup of capers
Directions
- For the Salmon Cakes
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roast salmon for 15 minutes. Allow to cool and then coarsely flake.
- In a medium skillet, add 1 Tbsp. of olive oil and cook celery and onion until soft, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, add flaked salmon, celery, onions, bread crumbs, dijon, mayo, garlic, dill. salt and pepper. Gently combine all ingredients and form into four 1- inch patties.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp. of olive oil. Add patties and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through and golden brown.
- For the Sauce
- Combine all the ingredients and stir to combine,
- Chill for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Tips and nutritional value
- 1. Salmon is so good for you! It is one of the most nutritious foods with many impressive health benefits.Â
- 2. Excellent source of Omega- 3 fatty acids, which have been proven to reduce inflammation, lower blood pressure and decrease risk factors for disease. Salmon is also a great source of protein (22 grams per serving.)
- 3. Proven to reduce anxiety and age- related memory problems. (source: Joy Bauer and Healthline)
