Salmon Cakes With Easy Lemon Aioli Recipes

SALMON BURGERS WITH LEMON-CAPER AïOLI

Steps:

• For the burgers: Put the salmon, parsley, basil, onion powder, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, the egg and lemon zest in a food processor and blend until evenly mixed and the consistency of ground meat. Form into 4 patties and place on a baking sheet. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the aïoli: Mix the mayonnaise, capers, basil, parsley, garlic and lemon juice in a bowl and refrigerate until serving.
• Heat the canola oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the burgers until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Toast and butter the buns. Serve the burgers on the buns with the aïoli, tomatoes and watercress.

EASY SALMON CAKES

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, place 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs. Set aside remaining 1/2 cup. Add eggs, parsley, green onions, dill weed, lemon juice and black pepper. Mix well.
• Add salmon and mix with hands, breaking up salmon into small pieces. Form into 8 patties; each about 1/2 inch thick.
• Place remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs on a plate and dip both sides of the salmon cakes into crumbs.
• In a large skillet, melt butter. Fry salmon cakes over medium heat for about 3 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Turn, adding more butter if necessary, and fry about 3 minutes on other side.

SALMON CAKES WITH LEMON AIOLI

Steps:

• In a bowl combine the salmon, dry breadcrumbs, green onions, celery, mayo, cayenne, dill, thyme, Worcestershire sauce and egg; mix well to combine.
• Season with salt and lemon pepper or black pepper to taste.
• Shape into 7 or 8 salmon cakes.
• Melt the butter with the oil in a heavy skillet.
• Brown salmon cakes on both sides (about 5 minutes per side).
• Place on a dish or a serving platter lined with mixed greens.
• To make the lemon aioli: mix all ingredients together.
• Serve on or with the salmon cakes.
• Delicious!

CAJUN SALMON CAKES WITH LEMON-GARLIC AIOLI

Steps:

• To prepare aioli, combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
• To prepare cakes, combine salmon and next 5 ingredients (through mustard) in a medium bowl. Divide salmon mixture into 8 equal portions, shaping each portion into a (1/2-inch-thick) patty.
• Dredge patties in 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place patties in pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and heated through.
• Serve aioli over salmon.

PECAN-CRUSTED BAKED SALMON WITH LEMON-DILL AIOLI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Cut salmon into smaller, equal-sized portions if needed. Pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
• Mix mayonnaise, garlic, dill, and lemon juice together in a bowl. Season with salt.
• Place the pecans in a food processor. Pulse for 1 second and check the size of the pieces. You want it to be not quite powdery, but still with some larger chunks. Continue to pulse in 1-second bursts until desired consistency is achieved.
• Place the salmon on a baking sheet. Layer the top of the salmon with aioli, then with pecans, until completely covered.
• Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.