Ingredients for Irish Salmon Cakes
- 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 lb salmon fillet
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp fresh tarragon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Sour cream, for serving
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How to Make Irish Salmon Cakes
- Peel and cube 1.5 lbs of potatoes. Place in a large saucepan, cover with cold salted water, and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 12-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place 1 lb salmon fillet in a large, shallow skillet. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Add ½ cup of water or white wine, cover halfway, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Poach gently, turning once halfway through, until opaque in the center (about 8-10 minutes).
- Remove salmon from pan; set aside to cool. Once cool enough to handle, remove skin and bones, and flake into medium-sized chunks.
- Drain cooked potatoes and return them to the pan. Mash thoroughly with ¼ cup of milk until fluffy and smooth.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley.
- Gently fold in the flaked salmon.
- Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once cooled slightly, stir in 1 large egg. Mix well to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to firm up.
- Shape the mixture into 8-10 evenly sized cakes.
- Lightly dredge each cake in ½ cup all-purpose flour, then dip in a beaten egg (1 egg + 1 tbsp water), and finally coat in 1 cup breadcrumbs.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the cakes to the skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.
- Drain on paper towels and serve immediately. Garnish with lemon wedges, fresh parsley, and a dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
8g
Fat
9g
Carbs
11g
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