Salmon & caper cakes

Cooking Fish Salmon & caper cakes

Try these fish cakes made with salmon and red Pontiac potato.Add a salad, tartare sauce and lemon wedges to complete the meal.

  1. Fill a frying pan with water and bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low. Add salmon and simmer for 5 minutes or until just cooked. Transfer to a plate and set aside to cool.
  2. Meanwhile, cook potato in a saucepan of salted boiling water for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain. Use a potato masher or fork to mash until smooth. Set aside to cool.
  3. Remove skin and bones from salmon, and use a fork to flake. Add to the mashed potato along with the hard-boiled egg, caper, gherkin, lemon rind, lemon juice, dill and shallot. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Divide salmon mixture into 8 equal portions and shape into 8cm patties. Transfer to a plate and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for 1 hour to chill.
  5. Place flour, whisked egg and breadcrumbs in separate bowls. Coat 1 patty in flour and shake off excess. Dip in egg, then in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to coat. Place on a tray. Repeat with the remaining patties.
  6. Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add half the patties and cook for 4-5 minutes each side or until golden and heated through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Repeat with the remaining patties. Divide patties among plates. Serve with salad, tartare sauce and lemon.

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