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Pan Seared Salmon Cakes with Creamy Yogurt Sauce Recipe

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Delight your taste buds with these flavorful Pan Seared Salmon Cakes, served with a creamy Greek yogurt sauce. Perfect for a light and satisfying meal!

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings
  • Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
  • Method: Pan searing, Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

For the salmon cakes:

  • 2 lb Atlantic salmon fillet, skin on or removed
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 large shallot, minced
  • 1 cup Ritz crackers, finely ground (about 30 crackers) or 1 cup traditional breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 Tbsp chives, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

For serving (optional):

  • 2 Tbsp capers
  • Lemon wedges
  • Quick pickled red onions
  • Micro greens

For the Greek yogurt sauce:

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tbsp fresh dill
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • ¼ tsp Kosher salt
  • pinch freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the salmon: Preheat the oven to 375F. Season salmon with salt and pepper, add butter, and bake until 120F internal temperature.
  2. Sauté the shallots: Cook minced shallot until translucent, then set aside.
  3. Flake the salmon: Let the salmon cool, then flake it with a fork.
  4. Mix ingredients for salmon patties: Combine flaked salmon, sautéed shallots, and remaining patty ingredients.
  5. Portion the salmon cakes: Divide the mixture and form into patties.
  6. Cook on stovetop: Brown the patties on both sides in a skillet.
  7. Serve immediately: Garnish with desired toppings and Greek yogurt sauce.
  8. Greek yogurt sauce: Whisk all sauce ingredients together in a bowl.

Notes

  • Nutrition includes both salmon cakes and Greek yogurt sauce.
  • To freeze uncooked, lay salmon burgers on a tray, freeze, then store in a container.
  • For cooked salmon cakes, cool before freezing and use within 3 months.
  • Experiment with different finely ground crackers as needed.

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