Best Salmon Fish Cakes Recipes

THE BEST SALMON FISH CAKES

Steps:

• Heat the grill.
• Place 450g floury potatoes, cut into chunks, in a pan of water, bring to the boil, cover and cook for 12-15 mins until tender. Drain and leave to steam-dry, then mash.
• Meanwhile, season 350g salmon fillet and grill for 5-6 mins until just cooked. Cool for a few mins, then break into large flakes.
• Mix the potato, 2 tsp tomato ketchup, 1 tsp English mustard, the zest of ½ lemon, 1 heaped tbsp chopped parsley, 1 heaped tbsp chopped dill and some seasoning. Lightly mix in the salmon, taking care not to break it up too much.
• Shape into 4 large fish cakes.
• Put 3 tbsp plain flour, 1 beaten egg and 100g dried breadcrumbs in 3 shallow dishes. Dip the cakes into the flour, dust off any excess, then dip in the egg, and finally coat in breadcrumbs.
• Heat 4 tbsp sunflower oil in a large pan. Fry the cakes over a medium-low heat for 3-4 mins each side until deep golden and heated through.
• Serve with salad and lemon wedges.

FUNCO'S SALMON FISH CAKES

Steps:

• Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two in a large mixing bowl. Mash until no lumps remain, then refrigerate until cold.
• While the potatoes are cooking, place the salmon fillets into a wide, shallow pan, and cover with lightly salted water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once simmering, reduce heat to low, and cook until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in the center, about 10 minutes. Drain the salmon, and refrigerate until cold.
• Stir the bread crumbs, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder together in a bowl; set aside. Stir the eggs, onion, celery, green onion, bell pepper, parsley, and garlic into the mashed potatoes. Shred the chilled salmon with your fingers and place into the bowl with the mashed potatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and gently stir the mixture until just blended. Divide into 1/4 cup portions, and shape into 1/2 inch thick patties. Carefully press the fish cakes into the seasoned bread crumbs, and place onto a plate - do not stack.
• Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the fish cakes in batches until the bread crumbs are golden brown on both sides, and the fish cakes are hot in the center, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

SWEET POTATO SALMON FISH CAKES

Steps:

• Place sweet potato and potato into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl to cool.
• Place salmon into a skillet and pour in milk. Bring to a simmer, cover skillet, and cook until salmon flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes. Remove salmon from the skillet; reserve milk in a bowl.
• Heat olive oil in the skillet over medium heat; cook and stir celery, carrot, nutmeg, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper in the hot oil until celery and carrot are softened, about 5 minutes. Add shallots, parsley, cilantro, and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Pour wheat germ, egg, and reserved milk over sweet potato and potato; mash until evenly combined.
• Flake salmon with a fork; mix flaked salmon and vegetable mixture into the mashed potato mixture using your hands.
• Heat vegetable oil large saucepan or skillet over medium-high heat.
• Pour bread crumbs into a large bowl.
• Form salmon mixture into patties using your hands; press each patty into bread crumbs, coating both sides.
• Fry patties, working in batches, in the hot oil until crisp and golden, about 3 minutes per side.

SALMON AND COD FISH CAKES

Steps:

• Mayonnaise Relish.
• Combine all the ingredients together in a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Fish Cakes.
• In a large bowl combine all the ingredients down to the panko flakes, add a few tablespoons of panko flakes to the mix to bind ingredients together.
• Shape into patties, you will get about 6 large or 8 medium patties from this.
• Pour more panko flakes onto a plate, coat the outside of each pattie with panko flakes.
• Heat a little oil in a pan, add patties and cook both sides, until browned and crisp on the outside.
• Serve on buns or over salad as I did and top with relish.

FISH CAKES WITH SHRIMP AND SMOKED SALMON

Steps:

• Steam potatoes until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer potatoes to large bowl and mash. Steam fish until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer fish to plate; cool 5 minutes. Flake fish and add to potatoes. Mix in shrimp, smoked salmon, green onions, dill and lemon peel. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Using about 1/3 cupful at a time, shape fish mixture into 12 balls; flatten into 1/2-inch-thick cakes. Place bread- crumbs in shallow bowl. Coat each cake with breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.
• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, sauté fish cakes until brown and heated through, adding more oil as needed, about 3 minutes per side.
• Divide fish cakes among 4 plates. Serve with lemon wedges.

SALMON & DILL FISH CAKES IN 4 EASY STEPS

Steps:

• Poaching the salmon: Put the salmon in a frying pan with the bay leaves and dill stalks. Pour over enough milk to cover the fish (you may not need all the milk), bring to the boil, then lower heat to a gentle simmer and leave to poach for 4 mins. Turn off the heat, then leave the fish to continue cooking in the poaching liquid for 5 mins. Lift the salmon out with a fish slice onto a plate. Flake into large pieces with a fork, then leave to cool.
• Making and drying out the mash: Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for about 10 mins, or until tender. Drain well, then leave to cool in a colander for 2 mins. Tip back into the pan and return to the hob on a low setting. Mash the potatoes, watching that the mash doesn't catch at the bottom of the pan, for 2-3 mins - it should be dry and fluffy. Stir in lemon zest, mayonnaise, mustard, capers and some seasoning.
• Mixing and shaping fish cakes Pat away any liquid from the fish, then carefully lift the pieces into the pan with the mash. With your hands, gently mix together until roughly combined; it should take just a few movements or the fish will break up. Dust hands and work surface with flour. Shape a handful of the mix into a patty-shaped cake, about 2.5cm thick. Repeat to make 8 cakes.
• Breadcrumbing and frying Dip the cakes into the egg, then press into the breadcrumbs all over. Heat half the oil in a frying pan until very hot. Fry 4 fish cakes for 5 mins each side until golden. Remove; keep warm. Repeat with the rest, or freeze. Serve with lemon wedges and watercress.

STOVE TOP SALMON PATTIES (FISH CAKES)

Steps:

• Mix stuffing mix, water, mayo, salmon, cheese and onions.
• Heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat. Shape 1/3 cupfuls of the stuffing mixture into patties; add to skillet in batches.
• cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown on both sides, turning over carefully.

SPICY SALMON & CORIANDER FISH CAKES

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes and sweet potato and place in a large microwaveable bowl. Add the lemon juice and 1/4 of the chopped coriander, cover with cling film and microwave on full for 10 minutes / until cooked. (Add a little extra water if required).
• Whilst the potatoes are cooking, gently fry the onion, garlic, chilli, grated lemon zest & coriander in half the oil until the onions are translucent.
• Break up the bread and place in a food processor and blitz into breadcrumbs, adding the Paprika.
• Mash the potatoes adding the remaining olive oil and all of the butter.
• Stir the fried ingredients, remaining coriander, crumbled feta and egg into the mash. (Add salt and pepper to taste).
• Form cakes of your preferred size (If the mixture is too wet to easily form into cakes, add some of the breadcrumbs to improve consistency) and cover with breadcrumbs.
• Either fry gently for 5 minutes each side or place on a baking tray and bake on 180Cm, turning once, for 10-15 minutes (or until lightly browned).

SALMON FISH CAKES WITH DILL AND SPINACH SAUCE

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
• Drain, return to the pan and mash thoroughly without milk, butter or water.
• Tip the mash into a mixing bowl.
• Meanwhile, place the salmon in a suitable pan and cover with 300ml water.
• Crumble in the stock cube and add the bay leaf.
• Bring the water to the boil, reduce the heat and cook the fish for five minutes a side (10 minutes if the fish is totally immersed).
• Turn off the heat, cover the pan and leave for five minutes.
• Add half the fish (keep the stock to use later), the tomato ketchup and anchovy essence (if desired) to the potato.
• Season generously with pepper and lightly with salt.
• Mix thoroughly until smooth.
• Now flake the remaining fish and fold through the mixture.
• Form handfuls into eight regular-sized fish cakes or sausages, or 12 smaller ones, laying the fish cakes on a plate as you go.
• Chill to firm for at least 15 minutes and up to 24 hours (covered with clingfilm) in the fridge while you make the sauce.
• Melt the butter and stir in the flour until smooth.
• Discard the bay leaf and gradually add the hot fish stock, stirring constantly, as the sauce comes up to the boil to avoid lumps.
• Add the milk and cream.
• Reduce the heat and simmer gently for five minutes.
• Shred the spinach.
• Stir spinach and dill into the thick, creamy sauce.
• Cook for a few minutes until the spinach wilts.
• Taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Preheat the oven to 400F or 200 degrees C.
• Oil a baking sheet.
• Dust the fish cakes with flour, shaking off any excess.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan and, when very hot, fry the fish cakes for about five minutes a side until nicely crusty.
• Transfer to the baking sheet and cook in the oven for 10 minutes.
• Reheat the sauce and serve with the fish cakes, adding a wedge of lemon.

KETO THAI SALMON FISH CAKES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 160°C (Fan Forced). Drain the Salmon in the can's and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add the Jalapeno, Onion, Capsicum, Ginger, Garlic, 1 Tablespoon of Coriander, Eggs and Coconut Oil. Combine, and transfer to the fridge for 5 to 10 minutes.
• 2. Heat a medium frying pan over medium heat and add the Coconut Oil. Cook the fish cakes in batches of 3 for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Once you have cooked all of the fish cakes, transfer to a baking tray lined with baking paper.
• 3. Place the fish cakes in the oven for 5 minutes
• 4. Serve with the remaining tablespoon of Coriander, Lemon Wedges and Sriracha Sauce.

SALMON & GINGER FISH CAKES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the chips in a roasting tin with 1 tsp oil. Season and bake for 20-25 mins.
• Chop the salmon as finely as you can and place in a bowl with the ginger, lime zest and seasoning. Heat 1 tsp oil in a non-stick pan and soften the spring onions for 2 mins. Stir into the salmon, mix well and shape into 4 patties.
• Heat remaining oil in the pan and cook the patties for 3-4 mins each side until golden and cooked through. Cover with a lid and leave to rest for a few mins. Serve 2 patties each with the chips, mayo and lime wedges for squeezing.

SALMON & SMOKED HADDOCK FISH CAKES

Steps:

• Simmer the smoked haddock and salmon in the milk with the clove, half the onion and bay leaf for 5 mins. Remove the fish from the milk and, when cool enough to handle, discard any skin or bone then flake. (The milk can be used to make a parsley sauce.)
• Finely chop the remaining ½ onion and fry in half the butter until softened. Stir into the mash with the smoked haddock and Worcestershire sauce until smoothish, lightly mix in the salmon, boiled eggs and herbs, then season, preferably by hand so you don't overmix. Chill for 1 hr for the flavours to meld and the mixture to firm.
• Divide the mixture into 20 equal amounts, then shape into patties. Dip in flour, egg and breadcrumbs and reshape. Chill again before cooking. These can be made up to a day ahead at this stage then chilled.
• Fry in a non-stick frying pan with a little oil for 5-7 mins on each side until the coating is crispy, or grill topped with tiny knobs of butter. Serve with tomato sauce for dipping, if you like.

FISH CAKES - THAI SALMON

Steps:

• Remove any large bones from salmon.
• Process all ingredients (apart from oil) in food processor until smooth.
• Refrigerate the fish mixture for 15 minutes for easier handling.
• Form the mixture into small cakes.
• Heat oil in a non-stick frypan over a medium heat. Fry cakes approximately 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
• Notes: Cakes can be dusted with cornflour before cooking. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice.
• If you are preparing food for people on a gluten-free diet, always check the ingredients on all food labels, especially any prepared items like sauces.

MINTED SALMON & PEA FISH CAKES

Steps:

• If you're using leftover cooked potatoes, mash them until they are smooth. Flake the salmon into a bowl, removing any skin and large bones. Add the peas, mint, tartare sauce and mashed potato, and season to taste. Mix well, then, using floured hands, shape into 8 flat fishcakes. Dust with flour.
• Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the fishcakes in 2 batches for 3-4 mins each side, turning carefully with a fish slice or spatula, until golden and crisp. Serve with a squeeze of lemon and a green salad.

TEISENNAU EOG DYFRDWY (WELSH SALMON FISH CAKES).

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes until tender.
• Mash well with 1 Tablespoon of the butter and mix in the salmon, parsley, chives and lemon zest.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Turn out onto a floured surface, divide into 8 portions and shape into cakes.
• Fry in 2 Tablespoons butter mixed with oil until golden brown on each side. Drain on kitchen paper.
• Serve as a starter on a bed of lettuce with soured cream and chive dressing or as a main course garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.

DON'S SPICY SALMON CAKES (FOR NON-FISH LOVERS)

Steps:

• Carefully flake salmon into a bowl, discarding the bones, etc.
• In a seperate samll bowl, mix the garlic, cream, eggs, and Worcestershire Sauce.
• Fold this mixture into the salmon with a rubber spatula.
• Fold in half of the crushed pork rinds.
• Pat the salmon into patties.
• Coat them with remaining crushed pork rinds.
• Cover loosely, and marinate in fridge, for 1 hour.
• Melt butter and oil in electric frying pan, or stove-top skillet, over med heat.
• Cook the salmon patties, four at a time, for 3-4 mins per side.
• Press down gentely on patties with spatula, and add additional oil or butter, as needed.
• Remove to papertowls, and drain.
• Serve with a mixture of mayo and Dijon mustard, for dipping.

SALMON & LEMON MINI FISH CAKES

Steps:

• Microwave potatoes on high for 10 mins until tender. Leave to cool for 5 mins, scoop the flesh in a bowl, then mash and leave to cool. Season with olive oil, lemon zest and juice to taste, then mix in the egg, salmon and parsley. Shape into small rounds 3cm wide and 1cm deep. Chill for 15 mins.
• Dust each cake with the peppered flour, then fry over a low heat in a little oil for 2-3 mins on each side. Drain on kitchen paper and serve garnished with salmon and parsley.

NIGELLA LAWSON SALMON FISH CAKES

Steps:

• In large bowl mix together all fish ingredients with hands.
• Cover sheet with plastic wrap.
• Plunge hands back into mixture and form fat palm size patties.
• Place on sheet.
• Put in fridge for 20 min to 1hr.
• Coating mix: In shallow bowl beat 2 eggs.
• Dip fish in egg then in 1/2 cup Matzo meal.
• coat well.
• Melt butter and a bit of oil and fry till golden brown.
• About 4-6 min each side.

KETO THAI SALMON FISH CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Add yogurt and oil and mix well. Lightly flour a...

SALMON AND PINEAPPLE FISH CAKES THAI STYLE

Steps:

• Place fish, coriander, garlic, ginger, sugar, lemon rind and curry paste in bowl. Mix well.
• Stir through pineapple, egg and potato.
• Mould into cakes and refrigerate until firm.
• Heat oil in pan and fry until golden brown.
• Serve with salad and sweet chilli sauce.