How to make Spicy Salmon cakes
These budget friendly Salmon cakes are quick and easy to prepare and super tasty.
Growing up, my mama would make these on a Friday night or for fish Tuesday. We always had tin salmon stocked in the cupboard which is perfect for this and so budget friendly.
What Salmon to use?
With fresh salmon being so pricey nowadays, its great to think outside the box and go easy on the bank account. Tin salmon is a great alternative being half the price of fresh salmon but still great on taste.
Tinned Pink salmon has a milder taste than red and tends to be slightly cheaper but using either is fine.
You can still use fresh salmon for this recipe as well, just mince the fresh salmon and follow the rest of the directions.
Ingredients
Here are a few key ingredients used to make this dish:
- Tin Salmon – As mentioned above tin salmon is affordable but you can use fresh too.
- Breadcrumbs – I prefer to make my own using 1 or 2 slices of thick toast. It gives more flavor in my opinion.
- Onions – Finely chopped and cooked in butter, they add both moisture and flavor to the salmon.
- Seasonings – There are loads because why not! the more flavor the better.
- Shito pepper sauce – Any hot sauce will do, however I love the dried fish flavor and heat the Shito gives.
How to Keep Cakes Moist?
Adding the right amount of liquid to your mixture is key. I like to use the juice from the tin along with melted butter for added flavor and moisture. This yields a Moist tender patty.
If it seams too wet its probably the right consistency just allow it to sit and let the breadcrumbs absorb any extra moisture.
Cooking Salmon Cakes
There’s no limit go how you can prepare these cakes. I personally like to pan fry them for a nice crisp coating and tender middle. A healthier option is to Airfry or place them in the oven. Just give them a good spray of oil prior for a nice texture.
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- Make an Amazing Crab Stuffed Salmon at Home
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How to make Spicy Salmon Cakes
AuthorsefordCategoryAir-Fryer Recipes, Burgers, dinner ideas, Lunch ideas, Quick meals, SalmonDifficultyBeginnerQuick and easy spicy salmon cakes using tin salmon, fresh breadcrumbs and a combination of seasonings. Great for pan frying or the airfryer.
In a saucepan melt the butter then add the finely chopped onions. Cook until softened then remove from the heat and rest to the side.
Remove the salmon from the tin saving the salmon liquid. Place salmon into a medium size bowl then add breadcrumbs, herbs and seasonings.
Toss in the cooked onions and egg while incorporating the salmon water 1 tbsp at a time until mixture is well combined. Cover with cling film and place into the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
Once the salmon mix has rested, roll into patties.
Cook on medium high heat in a lightly oiled saucepan or in the airfryer at 170C for 7 minutes or until golden brown.
Ingredients
Directions
In a saucepan melt the butter then add the finely chopped onions. Cook until softened then remove from the heat and rest to the side.
Remove the salmon from the tin saving the salmon liquid. Place salmon into a medium size bowl then add breadcrumbs, herbs and seasonings.
Toss in the cooked onions and egg while incorporating the salmon water 1 tbsp at a time until mixture is well combined. Cover with cling film and place into the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
Once the salmon mix has rested, roll into patties.
Cook on medium high heat in a lightly oiled saucepan or in the airfryer at 170C for 7 minutes or until golden brown.
