salmon cakes with artichoke tartar sauce

Salmon

Salmon Cakes with Artichoke Tartar Sauce

Crispy, golden salmon cakes made with fresh herbs and tender salmon, served with a creamy artichoke tartar sauce. This flavorful pairing offers a delicious twist on a classic, perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

Ingredients

1 small jar artichokes, drained and chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped cornichons
1 tablespoon chopped capers (rinsed and drained)
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
juice of 1/2 lemon
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup finely diced celery
1/4 cup finely diced red onions
1/4 cup finely diced red bell peppers
2 tablespoons minced freshly parsley
two 14.75-ounce cans boneless, skinless salmon
2/3 cup cracker crumbs (i like ritz)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 egg
zest of 1 lemon
juice of 1/2 lemon

Directions

For tartar sauce: Combine the artichokes, mayonnaise, cornichons, capers, Dijon and lemon juice in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
For the cakes: In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of the oil and saute the celery, onions and bell peppers until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the parsley. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the salmon, cracker crumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon, salt, pepper, egg and lemon zest and juice. Mix with your hands until evenly combined. Shape into patties (I use 1/2 cup per patty, making 8). Place on a baking sheet and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Cook the patties (do not overcrowd the pan -- I do 4 at a time) until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to cook the second batch.
Transfer to a serving platter and serve with the tartar sauce.