How do you keep salmon cakes from falling apart?

Refrigerate The Mix, Use A Sheet Pan Then you can scoop the cakes and put them on a sheet pan to cool down in the fridge once again. The cooler temperature of the mix will help everything stick together better when the patties are pan-fried, crisping them up nicely.

What to pair with salmon cakes?

What sides are good with Salmon Patties/Salmon Cakes? I love to serve fresh salmon cakes with an easy salad or even a bagged salad . I also love to serve it with quick grilled asparagus. I think they would also be delicious with my Oven Baked Rice w Asparagus & my Summer Cucumber Balsamic Pasta Salad.

What are potato cakes made of?

Mix the potato, egg, flour and milk to make a fairly stiff dough. Season well and add any of the extras if using. Lightly dust your hands in flour and shape the mixture into patties about 2cm thick.

Why are my salmon cakes mushy?

Cooking the salmon patties at too high a temperature or for too short a time can result in a mushy interior. Is canned salmon good for you? Canned salmon has great health benefits! It's high in protein, rich in omega-3 heart healthy fats, high in potassium and B vitamins…just to name a few.

Why are my salmon patties mushy?

A perfectly cooked salmon patty should be moist and tender inside with a slightly crispy exterior. If your salmon patty has a grey or mushy texture on the inside, the color may come from the skin side of the flesh, but if it's mushy, it may be undercooked .

What goes good on top of salmon?

A creamy but slightly tangy sauce works really well with salmon, and it's why sour cream-dill sauce over salmon is such a classic. Try mixing in curry powder, Sriracha, or scallions into yogurt or crème fraîche for an easy, elegant salmon topper.

What is good to mix with salmon?

Salmon plays well with potatoes, cabbage, salad, rice or noodles . It's great with classics such as cucumbers, onions, lemon, dill and garlic. And fruit! A sauce made with berries, pineapple or mangoes is a delight.

Why won t my salmon patties stay together?

My salmon patties are falling apart! Canned salmon varies in moisture and fat content, so if your patties seem to fall apart, you might need to add more “glue” in the form of eggs . Just add in another egg, plus some extra bread crumbs, until you get a very sticky consistency.

How do you get fish cakes to stick together?

The proteins in the egg will help bind together your fish cake mix as it cooks . Think of it as your glue: Without it, your fish cakes are going to fall apart. At minimum, you'll want to use one egg for every pound or so of fish so that you have enough “glue.” More is fine, though.

How do you keep homemade fish cakes from falling apart?

Use a potato that is floury, starchy . Breadcrumbs will also work. Up the egg content if using. Especially if you are using pre cooked fish, all the sticky stuff that is contained within fish will have gone, so you need to replace this with a starch or some sort.

Why does my salmon always fall apart?

If the salmon appears mushy or falls apart, it is likely overcooked . Firmness: When you press down gently on the flesh with a fork or your finger, it should feel slightly resistant but still give way easily. Cooked salmon should be firm but still moist.

Potato'n Salmon Cakes Recipe

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Submitted by Bergy

"Quick easy recipe to make after a hard day's work. For the mashed potatoes use plain cooked potatoes mashed with no added ingredients. Just cook extra potatoes the night before and take out what you will need for this recipe. If you want a little spice add 1/2 tsp hot pepper flakes I like a bit of Tartar sauce and a green salad along side or a couple of steamed vegetables. Great summer dish. This recipe goes a long way from one small can of salmon. I would like to stress use leftover cooked potatoes not left over mashed potatoes that already have got a lot of extra ingredients in them!"

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 9
Yields:: 6 cakes

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ingredients

1 (213 g) can salmon, skin & bones removed (I prefer sockeye but in this recipe pink is fine too)
1 ¹⁄₂ cups left over mashed potatoes
1 egg, beaten
¹⁄₂ cup flour
salt & pepper
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
4 tablespoons onions, minced
³⁄₄ cup fresh breadcrumb (Panko are best)
vegetable oil cooking spray, for frypan (or if you wish use butter mixed with oil for really crisp cakes but watch the calories go up)

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directions

Mix all the ingredients except the bread crumbs, stir well.
Form into 6 cakes.
Coat with crumbs.
Fry until nicely browned on the outside and heated through, apprx 5 minutes each side Serve.

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We made the following adaptions:2 6 oz. cans of boneless, skinless pink salmon and used leftover garlic mashed potatoes.Also, added juice of 1/2 lime and zest.Served on a bed of baby field greens with cucumber sour cream sauce.Quick, easy and yummy!

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Quick and easy and very delicious. I used instant mashed potatoes and it worked fine. My husband thought they were wonderful, the best salmon cakes ever. I did use a small amount of butter and olive oil to saute them.

Chef Tami 2
These were a hit with my husband, kids and even my 11 month old loved. The only things I did differently was to soften the onions slightly in olive oil, and I used Garlic Salt, in place of salt pepper and parsley. Also I didn't bother with the crumbing, just quickly browned them in olive oil. Lovely, thankyou.

Kalice
very nice Bergy!! Scaled it to half but made 4 smaller cakes, enough for the two of us. Instead of frypan I heated veggie spray on a foil lined cookie tray in the oven, put the cakes on the hot tray for about 7/8 minutes at 400 degrees, turned them and put them back for another 7/8 minutes, nice and crisp. Topped with 3 bean hot salsa and served with mixed cauliflower/brocolli and a bit of left over tomato rice reheated. Tasty supper thanks!!

Derf2440
Just like my mother made. Except I bought the packaged salmon (not canned), no need to remove bones and skin. Also, I did not use breadcrumbs. I used flour. Also fried them in very lttle oil. Turned out great. Will definely make this recipe again.

Diane S

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I never remove the skin or bones. Both are good for you.

Patrick S.
Use krab instead of salmon, Potatoes O'Brian instead of mashed potatoes, cracker crumbs instead of Panko, and add a little cajun seasoning to kick it up. Incorporate the cracker crumbs right into the mixture instead of rolling the patties in them. Moisten with a little milk if mixture is too dry to make patties.

rdsxc
I like to add a couple of dashes of cayenne pepper and serve these cakes with remoulade sauce....super yummy!

lmarq
I found this recipe very disappointing, but I should have taken a clue from the fact that potatoes are listed first in the name. Based on some of the other reviewer's comments, I used a large can of salmon and a scant 1 cup of left over mashed potatoes. Even having done that, these were really potato cakes with a bit of salmon. If I ever make this again I will omit the potatoes entirely and substitute a very small amount of fine dry breadcrumbs for the flour.

CarolinVA
My family loved these, even my choosy 6 year old son. However, I do like more salmon flavour, so next time I'll be adding a large can of salmon instead of a small one. Also, I made the cakes a little smaller so that they could be picked up and dipped with fingers rather than cutting them with utensils, I got about 15 crispy little cakes out of this recipe. Absolutely delicious, this will become a staple in this household :)

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