“Cake, cake, cake, I know you wanna bite this.” And because they’re salmon and mini – hence Mini Salmon Cakes with Citrus Tarragon Tartar Sauce, you can have as many as you want girl.

Mini Salmon Cakes with Citrus Tarragon Tartar Sauce

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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins

 

Ingredients

Salmon Cake

  • 1.5 lbs King Salmon
  • 5 tbsp Panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 2 tbsp minced shallot
  • 2 tbsp minced poblano pepper
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • Avocado oil for frying

Citrus Tarragon Tartar Sauce

  • 4 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp grated shallot
  • 3 tbsp chopped tarragon
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 tbsp fresh squeezed orange juice

Instructions

Add mayonnaise, orange zest, tarragon, lemon zest, shallot, Dijon, lemon juice, and orange juice to a small mixing bowl and whisk until combined.  Refrigerate until ready for use.

Remove skin from salmon and pulse in food processor for 30-60 seconds until similar to the consistency of ground meat. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and add mayonnaise, parsley, salt, lemon zest, orange zest, shallot, poblano pepper, and Panko. Fold until thoroughly mixed and form into bite sized cakes- sprinkle with additional salt.   Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Heat large cast iron  pan to medium with a 1 tbsp avocado oil and fry in batches until golden brown on each side and thoroughly cooked (3-4 minutes on each side depending on thickness). Transfer cooked cakes to a sheet pan in oven while continuing to fry. Serve warm with a dollop of citrus tarragon tartar sauce and garnish with additional tarragon and zest.   Enjoy!

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Recipe Notes

 

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Amount Per Serving As Served
Calories 3825kcal Calories from fat 2875
% Daily Value
Total Fat 319g 491%
Saturated Fat 27g 135%
Transfat 0g
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 1762mg 73%
Carbohydrate 33g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 9g
Protein 214g

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

Calories 2000
Total Fat Less than 65g
Sat Fat Less than 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g
Dietary Fiber 25g