Salmon Patties

Ingredients

Fish
1¼ pounds —fresh wild salmon
Veggies
¼ cup —finely minced onion
2 tbsp —finely minced red pepper
2 tbsp —minced celery
—salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp —capers
Binders and seasoning
¼ cup —mayonnaise
¼ cup —panko breadcrumbs
2 —clove finely minced garlic
pinch —cayenne
pinch —Old Bay
1 tsp —Dijon mustard

Method

Prep

  • Peel garlic
  • Finely mince onion
  • Finely mince pepper
  • Mince celery

Make Patty Mixture

  • In a medium stick pan, add ~1 tbsp olive oil
  • Add onion, pepper, celery, salt and pepper
  • Cook until they soften a bit and the onions are translucent
  • Add capers and cook for a couple minutes
  • Turn off the heat and let cool to room temp
  • Remove pin bones and cut meat off the skin
  • Coarsely chop salmon with a cleaver
  • In a large mixing bowl
    • Add salmon, veggies, and the remaining ingredients
  • Cover with plastic and refrigerate for 1–4 hours

Form and Cook

  • Form into 4 patties
    • Dust tops/bottoms with panko for easier handling
  • Cook in a small amount of oil in a nonstick skillet
  • Fry a few minutes each side, until you feel like they're done

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