Creole Salmon Cakes Recipes

CREOLE SALMON CAKES

Steps:

• Put salmon in a food processor and pulse until chopped to medium coarse, two to three 1-second pulses. Take care not to overprocess. There should still be some chunky pieces; you don't want a completely smooth puree.
• In a medium bowl, lightly beat the egg. Add the salmon and combine with a rubber spatula. Add mustard, lemon zest, hot sauce, 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Mix until well combined. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
• Remove salmon mixture from refrigerator, turn it out onto a baking sheet, and portion into eight equal mounds. With wet hands, gently shape each mound into a 2 1/2" wide patty. Sprinkle each patty with a pinch of the thyme on each side.
• Heat olive oil in 12" nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon cakes and reduce heat to medium. Cook the cakes, turning once, until nicely browned on both sides and interior is no longer raw, 5-6 minutes total cooking time. Be careful not to overcook the cakes. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
• Can make bite size cakes for appetizers:.
• Portion mixture into 24 small mounds (about 3/4 oz. each), shape into small cakes and cook until nicely browned on both sides, 3-4 minutes total.

BAKED SALMON WITH CREOLE MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• For sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a heavy medium saucepan. Simmer until very thick, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. (Can be prepared one day ahead; cover and refrigerate).
• For fish: Line large baking pan with foil. Arrange fish, skin side down, in a single layer on foil. Mix the butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, fresh lemon juice and dry white wine in a bowl. Pour over fish. Cover fish and refrigerate at least one hour and up to six hours.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Uncover fish and bake until just cooked through, basting occasionally with pan drippings, about 18 minutes.
• Meanwhile, rewarm sauce over low heat, stirring constantly. Add 1 cup sour cream and whisk just until heated through; do not boil. Season sauce to taste with salt. Arrange salmon on platter. Serve, passing the sauce separately.

CREOLE SALMON FILLETS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first three ingredients. Add salmon; shake to coat. , Place salmon on a broiler pan or baking sheet. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 10-14 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with parsley.

SCRUMPTIOUS SALMON CAKES

Steps:

• Mix salmon, panko, parsley, eggs, green onions, seafood seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and creamy salad dressing together in a large bowl; divide and shape into eight patties.
• Heat enough olive oil in a large skillet to cover the cooking surface over medium heat. Fry salmon patties in batches until browned, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Repeat with more olive oil, as needed.

SUPER EASY SALMON CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, mix together salmon, egg, olive oil, green onions, and 2/3 cup cracker crumbs. Season with lemon pepper. Form mixture into 8 patties. Coat patties with remaining cracker crumbs, and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Bake 10 minutes in the preheated oven, turning once, or until golden brown on both sides.

CREOLE SCALLOP CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Place scallops in a food processor; cover and pulse until just pureed. Fold into egg mixture., In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parsley and pepper. Drop 2 tablespoons scallop mixture into crumb mixture. Gently coat and shape into a 1/2-in.-thick patty. Repeat with remaining mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, apple juice and seasonings. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Heat a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in oil in batches until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with aioli. If desired, top with additional fennel fronds.