Ingredients
Salmon:
- 1 pound skinless salmon fillet (see Cook's Note)
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Patties:
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/3 cup (1/2-ounce) chopped fresh chives
- 26 saltine crackers, crushed, divided
- 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, plus more, as needed
- 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
Sauce:
- 1/2 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, drained and chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Salmon: Put a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Drizzle the salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill until the flesh is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, about 6 to 8 minutes on each side. Set aside to cool for 20 minutes.
Patties: Using a fork, flake the salmon into 1/2-inch pieces and put into a medium bowl. Add the egg, chives, 1/2 of the crushed crackers, the corn, mustard, mayonnaise, capers, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Mix gently until just combined. Form the mixture into 2 1/2-inch diameter patties, about 3/4 inches thick. (If the mixture is too dry to form into patties, add extra mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon at a time,) Carefully coat the patties in the remaining crushed crackers and refrigerate for 1 hour. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium heat. Add the patties and cook until golden and crispy, about 7 to 8 minutes each side. Drain on paper towels.
Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, capers, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Arrange the salmon cakes on a platter and serve alongside the sauce.
Cook's Note:
The salmon can also be baked in a 350 degree F oven. Drizzle the salmon with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Put in a baking dish and bake until just cooked through, about 15 to 20 minutes
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By ffalletta_1179997
Middlebury, CT
on April 23, 2013
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These were delish!!! I used panko instead of saltines and they were to die for!! I used leftover salmon fillets from the night before. After mixing up the ingredients I did put it in the fridge for a couple of hours. They stayed together perfect! Don't skip the lemon caper yogurt sauce!!
By chiccook
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on March 10, 2013
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Loved these! Made them exactly as written.
By jolanroomey_121...
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excellent !!!!! used ritz instead of saltines
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