Salmon Cakes

Recipe courtesy Melissa d'Arabian

Show: Ten Dollar Dinners with Melissa d'Arabian Episode: Savory Savings

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

2 strips bacon, cooked until crispy, crumbled, bacon fat reserved
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 egg
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 lemon, zested
1 (14-ounce) can wild salmon, checked for large bones
1 baked or boiled russet potato, peeled, and fluffed with a fork
1/4 cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon of the reserved bacon fat in a small saute pan over low heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent. Cool the onions for a bit.

Mix the bacon, onion, egg, mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, and lemon zest in a bowl. Add the salmon and potato, mixing gently after each addition. Form the mixture into 12 small patties. In a shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan, and pepper, to taste. Coat the patties in the bread crumb topping. Heat 1/4 cup of the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat, and cook the salmon cakes in batches until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Add more oil, as necessary. Arrange on a serving platter and serve.

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LaDonna Perryton, TX 02-08-2010
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Sensational Samon Cakes
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This raises plain old salmon cakes to a new level. I made these for hubby and he knew it wasn't my old recipe after the first... bite. I have also made them for company. Now one of my favorite dishes! Wow.Read more
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Dawn Pittsboro, NC 02-05-2010
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So good I had to call somebody!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Always having our budget in mind, I thought I'd try these one night. They were easy to prepare and were so good, I had to... call somebody! It didn't matter who I called but I just needed to let someone know that I had just made the best salmon cakes ever! Thanks Melissa for the recipe. I've been watching Food Network for over 10 years and all it took was a Salmon cake for me to finally respond!Read more
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Jessica Windermere, FL 02-03-2010
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Wow! Can't believe these were made with canned Salmon!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I decided to try these after reading all of the good reviews. But I was still a bit worried about the canned Salmon. I... won't eat anything but fresh wild salmon. Turns out there was no reason to worry, these were awsome! I followed the recipe exactly, except I substituted panko for the breadcrumbs. My cakes held together well using one small baked potato. Will definatley be making these again. Read more
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Ana Princeton, NJ 02-02-2010
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Awesome salmon cakes!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These are wonderful and easy to make. Both my kids love them. I do add extra bread crumbs because the mixture is a bit soft.
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D Snohomish, WA 02-01-2010
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Fabulous!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This has become a favorite for my husband and I. Recommend using real salmon and we have also made them with crab... just as... good. We fried them the first few times and baked them the last time and they came out even better, and healthier. Just be sure to place a cooling rack on your baking sheet first. Read more
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Linda McKinney, TX 01-25-2010
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Family Favorite
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family begs me to make these along with the roasted asparagus. Thanks Melissa!