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Mar 15, 2013 at 10:14PM vs Apr 14, 2013 at 08:07PM
Salmon Cakes
If buying a skin-on salmon fillet, purchase 1 1/3 pounds of fish. This will yield 1 1/4 pounds of fish after skinning. When processing the salmon it is OK to have some pieces that are larger than 1/4 inch. It is important to avoid overprocessing the fish. Serve the salmon cakes with lemon wedges and/or tartar sauce.
- 3 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 scallion, sliced thin
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1/2 celery, chopped thin (optional extra)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 (1 1/4 pound) skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Combine 3 tablespoons panko, parsley, mayonnaise, lemon juice, scallion, shallot, celery, mustard, salt, pepper, and cayenne in bowl.
(You could also mince the parsley, scallion, and shallot in the food processor if you wanted.)
Working in 3 batches, pulse salmon in food processor until coarsely chopped into 1/4-inch pieces, about 2 pulses, transferring each batch to bowl with panko mixture. Gently mix until uniformly combined.
Place remaining 3/4 cup panko in pie plate. Using 1/3-cup measure, scoop level amount of salmon mixture and transfer to baking sheet; repeat to make 8 cakes. Carefully coat each cake in bread crumbs, gently patting into disk measuring 2 3/4 inches in diameter and 1 inch high. Return coated cakes to baking sheet.
Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon cakes in skillet and cook without moving until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Carefully flip cakes and cook until second side is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer cakes to paper towel–lined plate to drain 1 minute. Serve.
Serve with [Oma Mayonnaise](/recipe/97).
Source: [America's Test Kitchen](http://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/detail.php?docid=29690)