Courtesy Diane Morgan, author, Salmon: Everything You Need to Know + 45 Recipes
In her book, Salmon: Everything You Need to Know + 45 Recipes (Chronicle Books, 2016), James Beard Award winner Diane Morgan pairs zesty salmon cakes with a bright slaw of jicama, orange and cilantro.
Published: June 21, 2016
Salmon Cake Ingredients
Salmon Cake Directions
Preheat oven to 250°F. Place salmon in a shallow baking dish. Rub with olive oil, and season lightly with salt and black pepper. Bake approximately 20 minutes, or until internal temperature is 125°F. Set aside to cool.
In nonstick frying pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add ginger, onion, celery and red pepper. Sauté until soft, approximately 4 minutes. Add ½ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Set aside to cool.
In medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, cayenne, thyme, chives and parsley. Mix well. Using a fork, flake salmon into small pieces. Add salmon to mayo mixture. Add cooled vegetables. Mix with a rubber spatula, being careful not to mash salmon. From salmon mixture, make 12 cakes approximately 1¾-inches in diameter and ½-inch thick.
Place cakes on baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate at least 40 minutes; cakes may be made up to 8 hours in advance.
Spread breadcrumbs on plate and coat salmon cakes evenly.
Heat large cast-iron pan over medium heat. Add remaining butter and grapeseed oil. Fry salmon cakes 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plate and keep warm. Makes 12 cakes.
Jicama Slaw Ingredients
Jicama Slaw Directions
Combine jicama, onion, oranges and cilantro in large bowl. Toss well.
In small bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, mustard, cumin, salt, sugar and a few grinds of black pepper. Stir vigorously to form dressing. Pour over slaw. Toss well. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
To serve, place mound of slaw in center of plate and top with salmon cake. Serves 12.
