Irish Salmon Cakes Food

IRISH SALMON CAKES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with salted, cold water and bring up to a boil.
• Cook until tender, 12-15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, put the salmon in a large, shallow skillet, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cover halfway with water or white wine.
• Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer to poach.
• Cover with a lid.
• Turn one time when halfway through cooking, and cook until opaque in the center.
• Remove from the pan and set aside until cool enough to handle.
• Remove skin (if it is on) and any bones.
• Flake the fish into medium-size chunks.
• When the potatoes are cooked, drain and return to the pan.
• Mash with milk while still hot to a fluffy, even consistency.
• Add tarragon and parsley.
• Fold in the salmon.
• Season to taste.
• Once cooled, add the egg and mix again. Chill for at least 10 minutes before forming the patties.
• Shape the mixture into 8 to 10 evenly sized cakes.
• Lightly dredge in flour, pass through the egg wash and then dredge in the breadcrumbs.
• Heat the oil over medium high heat in a large, nonstick skillet.
• Add the patties, being careful not to crowd them, and cook in batches.
• Turn when cooked to a golden brown.
• Count on about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately, garnish with lemon slices, parsley and a dollop of sour cream or creme fraiche.

SEARED SALMON CAKES

Steps:

• Mash salmon, bones and all, in a bowl with a fork.
• Add onion, egg, salt, pepper and dill (if used).
• Blend well.
• Crush soda crackers and add to the salmon, mixing well.
• Add just enough crumbs to make a mixture that will hold its shape.
• Make patties and dip each in flour or more cracker crumbs to coat both sides.
• Heat oil in a heavy skillet.
• Add patties and fry slowly until golden on both sides.
• Drain excess oil on paper towel and serve.

IRISH ROASTED SALMON

Steps:

• Mix together honey, vinegar, whiskey, thyme, lemon zest, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over salmon and marinate 1 hour on the counter, or 4 hours refrigerated.
• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Remove salmon from marinade and place on a rack over a roasting pan.
• Grill or Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, basting once with the marinade or until golden and white juices are just beginning to appear.

ASIAN SALMON CAKES

Steps:

• Mix the first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Whisk together the next 8 ingredients and add to the salmon mixture.
• Add sesame seeds to 1 c panko.
• Form into cakes and coat with panko sesame mixture. Place on baking sheet and chill for 1 hour.
• Fry for 7 minutes until first side is browned, flip over and fry for 5 minutes more.