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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Fresh salmon patties...a great recipe from Cook's Illustrated. I often make two or three batches at once, put them on a cookie sheet on parchment in my freezer, then bag once frozen. Cook them from frozen and they are a quick and delicious meal! Ingredients:
1 1/4 lbs salmon fillets |
1 slice white bread, such as pepperidge farm, crusts removed and white part chopped very fine (about 5 tablespoons) |
2 tablespoons mayonnaise |
1/4 cup grated onion |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves |
3/4 teaspoon table salt |
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice |
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 large eggs, lightly beaten |
1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus |
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil |
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, fine unflavored dried bread crumbs |
Directions:
1. Using sharp knife, cut flesh off skin, then discard skin. Chop salmon flesh into 1/4- to 1/3-inch pieces and mix with chopped bread, mayonnaise, onion, parsley, salt, and lemon juice in medium bowl. Scoop a generous 1/4-cup portion salmon mixture from bowl and use hands to form into a patty measuring roughly 2 1/2-inches in diameter and 3/4-inch thick; place on parchment-lined baking sheet and repeat with remaining salmon mixture until you have 8 patties. Place patties in freezer until surface moisture has evaporated, about 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, spread flour in pie plate or shallow baking dish. Beat eggs with 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil and 1 1/2 teaspoons water in second pie plate or shallow baking dish, and spread bread crumbs in a third. Dip chilled salmon patties in flour to cover; shake off excess. Transfer to beaten egg and, using slotted spatula, turn to coat; let excess drip off. Transfer to bread crumbs; shake pan to coat patties completely. Return now-breaded patties to baking sheet. They can be frozen at this point, then bagged together to cook from frozen when you want them. Double cooking time if frozen.
3. Heat remaining 1/2 cup vegetable oil in large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 3 minutes; add salmon patties and cook until medium golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip cakes over and continue cooking until medium golden brown on second side, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer cakes to plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil on surface, if desired, about 30 seconds, and then serve immediately.
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