Salmon Cakes With Almonds On Assorted Greens Food

SALMON PATTIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 220C/430F standard (200C fan)
• Place breadcrumbs in a bowl. Grate over onion, including juices. Mix onion into breadcrumbs, ensuring all breadcrumbs are soaked. (Note 3)
• Add remaining ingredients except salmon. Mix well.
• Add salmon. Stir through gently, leaving flakes of salmon (rather than vigorously mixing salmon into tiny pieces).
• Scoop up 1/4 cup mixture (level, packed standard ice cream scoop, see Video). Form round patties about 1.5 cm/ 2/3" thick and set aside.
• Drizzle oil all over tray. Place in oven for 2 minutes until hot - oil will spread over tray. Tilt tray to spread if needed.
• Place patties on tray - DO NOT press down (makes them stick on tray). Spray surface with oil spray.
• Bake 15 minutes. Flip, spray surface with oil spray, bake 5 minutes.
• Serve with sour cream or yoghurt on the side for dipping / dolloping, and extra fresh dill if desired.
• I served mine with cauliflower puree and Yoghurt Slaw - healthy side options! (Note 3)

SALMON CAKES

Steps:

• 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 and cook until the vegetables are soft, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
• Break the bread slices in 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 and serve hot.

SALMON CAKES WITH ALMONDS ON ASSORTED GREENS

Steps:

• 1. Pulse almonds food processor until coarsely chopped; turn into a mixing bowl. Cut salmon into chunks; add to food processor along with salt. Pulse until just chopped, not a purée. Add to almonds; drop in egg. 2. Zest lemon half and squeeze juice; add to chopped salmon. Add 1 cup bread crumbs and green onion; stir until mixed and clumpy. 3. Line a tray with waxed or parchment paper. Shape salmon mixture into eight ¾-inch-thick patties about 3 inches in diameter. Turn remaining ½ cup bread crumbs into a plate; dip patties, pressing in a few crumbs onto both surfaces. (If making ahead, immediately cover and refrigerate for up to half a day.) 4. Slowly whisk buttermilk into mayonnaise; then stir in garlic, lemon juice, horseradish, mustard, salt and pepper until well mixed. Stir in parsley. (Covered and refrigerated, dressing keeps well for a day or 2; stir before using.) 5. Cakes can be sautéed or broiled. To sauté, heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add cakes; cook for 5 minutes per side or until golden and crispy. Or to broil, arrange oven rack 4 to 5 inches from broiler ; preheat. Spread oil on baking sheet just large enough to fit cakes; add salmon cakes, placing slightly apart. Flip cakes to coat both sides with oil. Broil 6 to 8 minutes per side or until golden. Serve warm or at room temperature. 6. Peel, seed and dice avocado. Remove any thick stems from arugula ; separate leaves of endive. Measure arugula and endive, adding enough lettuce for 8 to 9 cups . Toss with just enough dressing to lightly coat. Arrange on chilled serving plates; scatter with radishes and avocado. Top with salmon cakes; drizzle with more dressing. Pass remaining dressing .

ALMOND-CRUSTED SALMON

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, beat egg whites, cilantro, lemon juice, ginger and cayenne. Place almonds in another shallow bowl. Dip salmon in egg mixture, then coat with almonds., Place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

CHEF JOHN'S FRESH SALMON CAKES

Steps:

• Heat extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, red pepper, celery, and a pinch of salt in hot oil until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add capers; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
• Stir salmon, onion mixture, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, garlic, mustard, cayenne, seafood seasoning, salt, and ground black pepper together in a bowl until well-mixed. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firmed and chilled, 1 to 2 hours.
• Form salmon mixture into four 1-inch thick patties; sprinkle remaining panko bread crumbs over each patty.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-heat. Cook patties in hot oil until golden and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.