Cajun Salmon Cakes
Craving something delicious and packed with flavor? These Cajun Salmon Cakes are the ultimate comfort food! With a crispy exterior and moist interior, they're perfect for any weeknight dinner or gathering. Try them tonight for a taste of New Orleans in your own kitchen!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Skillet
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 15 ounces salmon
- ½ cup Panko crumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- ½ red bell pepper finely diced
- ⅓ cup onion finely diced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- 2 tablespoons diced pickled jalapeno peppers
- 1 tablespoon juice from the jar of pickled jalapeno peppers
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the jalapeno mayo ingredients and refrigerate until needed.
- In a medium bowl, stir together salmon, Panko crumbs, egg, mayonnaise, Cajun seasoning, bell pepper, onion, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Shape into 6 to 8 patties. Freeze for 20 minutes. (This will help keep them from falling part.)
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add salmon patties and cook for about 3 minutes per side or until golden. Serve with Jalapeno Mayonnaise.
Notes
- Nutritional info: provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used.