For someone who hates fish or is worried about using canned salmon, the use of fresh dill, dijon mustard, garlic, onion, and parmesan cheese mellows down the fish smell. They are going to devour these salmon cakes and might ask for a second or third serving.
Look for wild-caught Alaskan canned salmon. Canned salmon comes without bone and skin or along with bone and skin. Salmon bones are really soft and can be used as it is in the cakes. It is up to the availability and preference.
When you have access to fresh salmon or want to use leftover baked salmons, you can use it. If using fresh salmon, lightly season it with salt and pepper. Either cook it in a pan or bake it in a preheated oven (425˚F) for about 15 minutes.
For baking- Preheat the oven to 220C/430F. Place shaped patties on a greased baking tray. Spray/brush the top with olive oil. Bake for 10 minutes, flip and bake again for 5-6 minutes.
To Air fry- Spray or brush both sides of each patty with olive oil. Grease the air-fryer basket really well. Air fry at 400°F for about 10-12 minutes.
Storing mixture – Once the mixture is ready, the veggies (onion and red pepper) tend to lose water, which in turn will make the mixture watery. In that case, add a couple of tablespoons of breadcrumbs to thicken the mixture. Or in case you are planning to make the mixture ahead of time, then add salt just before cooking.
Freezing Salmon patties – Freezing pre-shaped patties is a great idea, you can always have them handy and cook it whenever required. To freeze, shape the patties and freeze them on a lined cookie tray individually. Once frozen put them in a zip-lock bag.
Cooking Frozen Salmon patties– Thaw the patties for 30 minutes. Then cook on a greased non-stick skillet on very low heat for about 8 minutes, flip, and cook for another 5-6 minutes or until done. You can also bake or air fry them.
Pair with seasoned rice like Herbed garlic butter rice or Mushroom rice and make a meal out of it.
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