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    Home » Our latest posts » Appetizers

    Easy Recipe: Zesty Salmon Cakes with Creamy Feta Sauce

    March 14, 2013 Filed Under: Appetizers, Hot Appetizers

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    Zesty Salmon Cakes loaded with peppers and onions and a dash of horseradish for a delightful kick. Great for a meatless meal or make smaller for appetizers.

    These zesty Salmon Cakes are incredible for Meatless Monday or make them smaller for a special appetizer.

    salmon cakes on a plate

    The recipe makes about 8 three inch wide cakes. Figure about 2 per person for a meal (with salad, bread, etc.), or make them smaller for an appetizer. I resisted the urge to eat them all and froze a few for Ma'am and some for us to have tomorrow for meatless Lenten Friday. Aside from using roasted red peppers instead of the fresh bell peppers, I followed the recipe exactly, including the Creamy Feta Sauce.

    You can use fresh (preferred - be sure to remove ALL bones) or canned pink salmon (be sure to drain all liquid). It will be kind of gooey when you mix it up. I suggest trying to fry one first before you add more breadcrumbs if you are in doubt. As Mike said, you don't want it to be fishy French toast.

    Zesty Salmon Cakes

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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 cans salmon (or 1 ½ pounds fresh salmon)
    • 1 green bell pepper (chopped in ¼ inch pieces)
    • 1 red bell pepper (chopped in ¼ inch pieces)
    • ½ small red onion (chopped in ¼ inch pieces)
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • 4 large eggs
    • 4 ounce cream cheese
    • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish (not the creamy kind)
    • 2 - 2 ½ cups bread crumbs
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • oil for frying

    Instructions
     

    • If using fresh salmon, poach it and remove ALL bones, trying to keep the salmon “chunky”. If using canned, drain all liquid. 
    • In a skillet, sweat peppers, onions and garlic over medium heat until onions are translucent.
    • In a bowl, mix eggs and cream cheese, then add salmon, vegetables, horseradish and 2 cups breadcrumbs. You want the mixture to be strong enough to make patties out of them, but not so much bread that you’re eating salmony French toast. If needed, gradually add more bread crumbs. Add salt and pepper to taste.
    • Form into patties no thicker than ¾ inch. Add ¼ inch oil to a skillet (preferably a cast iron one) and heat over medium heat. Fry cakes approximately 2 to 3 minutes a side until they are browned (be careful not to blacken them!).

     

    Creamy Feta Sauce

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    Ingredients
     

    • 8 ounce feta cheese
    • 4 ounce sour cream
    • 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
    • 2 green onions (thinly chopped)
    • 1 tablespoon dill
    • juice of one lemon
    • salt and pepper (to taste)

    Instructions
     

    • Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Let sit 30 minutes or longer for flavors to fully develop.

    Until next time, happy eating

    ~Audrey

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    1. Larissa T. (Papa is a Preacher).

      March 14, 2013 at 4:02 pm

      Feta sauce! Well that's new and wounds yummy!

      Thanks for linking up. 🙂

      Reply

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