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Easy Salmon Cakes with Arugula Salad

Prep Time:35 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4Yield:4 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts

Prep Time:35 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings

Prep Time:35 mins

Prep Time:

35 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Total Time:

Servings:4

Servings:

4

Yield:4 servings

Yield:

4 servings

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1poundsalmon, preferably wild, skinned2tablespoonslemon juice, divided2teaspoonsDijon mustard, divided½cupfinely chopped yellow bell pepper1tablespoonfinely chopped shallot½teaspoonground pepper, divided½cuppanko breadcrumbs½cupcrème fraîche (see Tip) or sour cream¼cupbuttermilk3tablespoonschopped fresh dill½teaspoonsalt, divided2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil1(5 ounce) packagearugula1cupsliced radishes

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Ingredients

1poundsalmon, preferably wild, skinned

2tablespoonslemon juice, divided

2teaspoonsDijon mustard, divided

½cupfinely chopped yellow bell pepper

1tablespoonfinely chopped shallot

½teaspoonground pepper, divided

½cuppanko breadcrumbs

½cupcrème fraîche (see Tip) or sour cream

¼cupbuttermilk

3tablespoonschopped fresh dill

½teaspoonsalt, divided

2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil

1(5 ounce) packagearugula

1cupsliced radishes

DirectionsCoarsely chop salmon and place half in a food processor. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon mustard. Process, scraping down the sides as necessary, until smooth. Add the remaining salmon, bell pepper, shallot and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and pulse until the mixture is combined but still chunky.Transfer the salmon mixture to a medium bowl. Add breadcrumbs and stir until combined. Form the salmon into 4 patties, about 4 inches wide each, and place on a plate. Freeze for 5 minutes.Meanwhile, whisk crème fraîche (or sour cream), buttermilk, dill and 1/4 teaspoon salt with the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon mustard and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Set aside 1/4 cup of the dressing for drizzling.Heat oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon cakes and cook, flipping once, until well browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a clean plate and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.Add arugula and radishes to the dressing in the large bowl. Toss to coat. Serve the salmon cakes on top of the salad, drizzled with the reserved 1/4 cup dressing.TipsTip: Although it directly translates to “fresh cream,” crème fraîche is actually a French fermented cream, making it thick and sour. While similar to sour cream, it is richer and less tangy. Use leftovers to make creamy sauces or to top fresh fruit.Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, June 2020

Directions

Coarsely chop salmon and place half in a food processor. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon mustard. Process, scraping down the sides as necessary, until smooth. Add the remaining salmon, bell pepper, shallot and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and pulse until the mixture is combined but still chunky.Transfer the salmon mixture to a medium bowl. Add breadcrumbs and stir until combined. Form the salmon into 4 patties, about 4 inches wide each, and place on a plate. Freeze for 5 minutes.Meanwhile, whisk crème fraîche (or sour cream), buttermilk, dill and 1/4 teaspoon salt with the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon mustard and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Set aside 1/4 cup of the dressing for drizzling.Heat oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon cakes and cook, flipping once, until well browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a clean plate and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.Add arugula and radishes to the dressing in the large bowl. Toss to coat. Serve the salmon cakes on top of the salad, drizzled with the reserved 1/4 cup dressing.TipsTip: Although it directly translates to “fresh cream,” crème fraîche is actually a French fermented cream, making it thick and sour. While similar to sour cream, it is richer and less tangy. Use leftovers to make creamy sauces or to top fresh fruit.

Coarsely chop salmon and place half in a food processor. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon mustard. Process, scraping down the sides as necessary, until smooth. Add the remaining salmon, bell pepper, shallot and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and pulse until the mixture is combined but still chunky.

Transfer the salmon mixture to a medium bowl. Add breadcrumbs and stir until combined. Form the salmon into 4 patties, about 4 inches wide each, and place on a plate. Freeze for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, whisk crème fraîche (or sour cream), buttermilk, dill and 1/4 teaspoon salt with the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon mustard and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Set aside 1/4 cup of the dressing for drizzling.

Heat oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon cakes and cook, flipping once, until well browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a clean plate and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Add arugula and radishes to the dressing in the large bowl. Toss to coat. Serve the salmon cakes on top of the salad, drizzled with the reserved 1/4 cup dressing.

Tips

Tip: Although it directly translates to “fresh cream,” crème fraîche is actually a French fermented cream, making it thick and sour. While similar to sour cream, it is richer and less tangy. Use leftovers to make creamy sauces or to top fresh fruit.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, June 2020

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)424Calories27gFat14gCarbs30gProtein

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