Go Back

Ina Garten Salmon Cakes Recipe

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Inactive Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5 cakes
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 lbs fresh salmon 
  • Olive oil, as needed
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 4 stalks celery diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper diced
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, minced
  • 1 tbsp capers, drained
  • 1/4 tsp hot sauce (recommended - Tabasco) 
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1.5 tsp crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
  • 3 slices stale bread, crusts removed
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 large  eggs, lightly beaten

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F 
  • Place the salmon on a sheet pan, skin side down 
  • Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper 
  • Roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until just cooked 
  • Remove from the oven and cover tightly with aluminum foil 
  • Allow to rest for 10 minutes and refrigerate until cold
  • Meanwhile, place 2 tablespoons of the butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the onion, celery, red and yellow bell peppers, parsley, capers, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, crab boil seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large saute pan over medium-low heat
  •  Cook until the vegetables are soft, approximately 15 to 20 minutes 
  • Cool to room temperature
  • Break the bread slices into pieces and process the bread in a food processor fitted with a steel blade 
  • You should have about 1 cup of bread crumbs 
  • Place the bread crumbs on a sheet pan and toast in the oven for 5 minutes until lightly browned, tossing occasionally
  • Flake the chilled salmon into a large bowl 
  • Add the bread crumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, and eggs 
  • Add the vegetable mixture and mix well 
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes 
  • Shape into 10 (2 1/2 to 3-ounce) cakes
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat 
  • In batches, add the salmon cakes and fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until browned 
  • Drain on paper towels; keep them warm in a preheated 250 degree F oven 
  • Serve hot and fresh! 
Keyword American side dish, easy and simple salmon cakes recipe, home made salmon cakes recipe, Ina Garten Recipe, Ina Garten Recipes, Ina Garten Salmon Cakes, Ina Garten Salmon Cakes Recipe, Ina Garten Salmon Recipe, Main course side dish, quick and healthy salmon cakes recipe, Salmon cakes