Chef John's Fresh Salmon Cakes

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Heat extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, red pepper, celery, and a pinch of salt in hot oil until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Add capers; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Stir salmon, onion mixture, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, garlic, mustard, cayenne, seafood seasoning, salt, and ground black pepper together in a bowl until well-mixed. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firmed and chilled, 1 to 2 hours.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Form salmon mixture into four 1-inch thick patties; sprinkle remaining panko bread crumbs over each patty.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-heat. Cook patties in hot oil until golden and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Serve and enjoy!'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)