This recipe is seasonally adapatable. In the summertime, fresh blueberries would be a nice substitute for the dried cranberries, while in the winter, the red cranberries, red apple and the parsley suggest the holidays, and both versions supply plenty of vitamins.
Salmon burgers offer a host of opportunities to create the comfort food that makes memories. How often have we heard from customers, “My grandmother used to make salmon cakes, and I loved them!” This one recipe we like on the boat. We buy large cases of lemons to take to Alaska. Fresh lemons last surprisingly well, and add a nice touch to boat cooking.
4SquaresCiabatta or Foccacia or your favorite bunSplit and Toasted
fresh arugula
Garlic Aioli
1large egg
3Clovesgarlic
1TBLfresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and pepperTo Taste
1/2Cupolive oil
Instructions
Lemony Salmon Burgers
Combine all ingredients and form into cakes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat oil in your favorite frying pan on medium high heat(we like cast iron).
Once the oil has heated cook the burgers on each side until golden brown and transfer into the oven and cook for 10 more minutes.
On toasted bun spread freshly made garlic aioli and place a small amount of fresh arugula and a burger patty. Add any other condiments you prefer; fresh heirloom tomatoes or red onion would both be delicious.
Garlic Aioli
Combine the garlic, egg, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender and puree. Add the oil in a slow stream and continue to process until the mixture has formed a thick emulsion.
Smart Salmon Salad was our first formal recipe card recipe, and delicious it is. It is nutritious beyond compare, to boot. We have tinkered with this recipe which first used tuna. It is great as a dip or as a spread, and it is healthy, healthy, healthy. Don't be put off by the large quantity of parsley or cilantro.
How did I live my life without radish sauce? Radish sauce is a delicious and nutritious accompaniment to many recipes, but is especially delicious with these great salmon cakes.
1/2LBSmall Bay ShrimpPreferably wild caught from Oregon
2eggs
1Cupgreen peasCanned, Frozen or Steamed Fresh
3/4Cupgreen onionsThinly sliced
1/3Cupmayonnaise or Vegannaise
2Cups Panko BreadcrumbsDivided
2TBLfresh tarragon (or 2 tsp dried)Minced
2TBLVegetable or Avocado Oil
Salt and PepperTo taste
Double Radish Sauce
1/3CupLight Sour Cream
1 1/2 CupRed or Daikon RadishesShredded
1 1/2TBLhorseradishCream Style
Instructions
Using a food processor, pulse shrimp until finely minced.
Put the minced shrimp to large bowl and add salmon, eggs, peas, scallion, 1 cup of the bread crumbs, mayonnaise, tarragon, and salt& pepper. Stir well.
Divide into 12 portions, shape into cakes and coat with reserved breadcrumbs.
Heat large skillet over medium high, then add 1 TBSP oil. Reduce heat to medium, brown patties cooking about 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Don’t crowd the pan. Keep patties warm in 250 degrees oven and then cook remaining.
Double Radish Sauce
In small bowl mix together shredded radish, sour cream and horseradish. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
These cakes freeze beautifully. Make a double batch and securely wrap the uncooked cakes and freeze. Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes or heat them in a lightly oiled frying pan.
Canned salmon can be an excellent and easy substitute for the whatever protein you typically put in your favorite taco recipes. This delicious dairy free option is ideal for people who do not tolerate dairy, but if you can't live without the 'real thing' its easy to replace the cashew cream with sour cream.
In a skillet heat up just enough oil to coat the bottom and fry the tortillas until warmed through and golden brown on the outside.
Remove from pan and in each tortilla divide up chunks of salmon topped with Crema and Cabbage. Finish with a few Cilantro sprigs.
Dairy Free Chipotle-Lime Crema:
In a food processor or blender add all ingredients together and puree until combined. Keep in a container with a tight fitting lid or in a convenient plastic squeeze bottle.
Vegan Cashew Cream
Pour enough hot water over cashews to cover by 1 inch and soak for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Drain cashews and blend with ½ cup cold water and salt to taste in a high powered blender (if you have a Vitamix or other professional blender that’s great, but my Nutribullet works just fine) and blend until completely smooth and creamy, store in fridge for up to a week.
With ginger and pistachios, these salmon cakes are a little more exotic than usual, but they are delicious and make great leftovers. They also make wonderful appetizers. Redhead or Thinkpink work equally well in this flavorful recipe.
Melt butter in small frying pan over medium heat, then add curry powder, cooking briefly until it darkens slightly and become aromatic. Add onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic and ginger. Cook for 2 minutes or until garlic is golden.
Gently blend cooked ingredients, drained and mashed salmon, eggs, breadcrumbs, pistachios, parsley and salt & pepper in a bowl.
Make 8 balls, pressing each into a nice salmon cake. You may also make 16 portions and serve as delicious and unique appetizers.
Heat large frying pan over medium heat, add oil and fry a few cakes at a time about 3 minutes per side or until nicely browned
Serve with Curry-Lemon Sauce or your favorite chutney.
Curry-Lemon Sauce
Mix All ingredients thoroughly, refrigerate any leftovers to serve on your favorite sandwiches or wraps.
This super simple breakfast recipe can be prepared in a flash on busy mornings. The hash can be made ahead of time if necessary adding the salmon and eggs the morning of. The body likes protein in the mornings, and there is nothing like wild Alaska salmon for that. Delicious!
Preheat oven to 200 degrees. In a large skillet soften onions in Avocado Oil, add Sweet Potatoes. Cook for 3-4 Minutes, until sweet potatoes are cooked through and slightly crispy on the outside.
Add Kale, it is OK if the pan seems over flowing and deglaze the pan while steaming the vegetables with Veg stock and cook for another 5. Season with Paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper or any other spice blend you like and add Salmon.
Keep hash warm in a 200 degree oven. In a separate frying pan fry the eggs to your preference.** Divide the hash between four plates and top each with an egg
Toss greens and cilantro w/ dressing in serving bowl. Arrange topping over greens and serve.
Dairy Free Sriracha-Lime Ranch
Whisk all ingredients together and adjust seasonings to taste.
Cashew Cream
Pour enough hot water over cashews to cover by 1 inch and soak for at least 8 hours or overnight
Drain cashews and blend with ½ cup cold water and salt to taste in a high powered blender (if you have a Vitamix or other professional blender that’s great, but my Nutribullet works just fine) and blend until completely smooth and creamy. Store in refrigerator for up to a week.
Frittatas are some of my favorite recipe exports from Spain. They can be made at the drop of a hat with whatever you have on hand. This version is easy to put together for a party, but takes a little planning ahead for the accompaniments. If you are short on time it stands beautifully on its own as well.
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large ovenproof skillet sauté onions and potatoes until softened. Spread mixture evenly across bottom of the pan and cover allowing the potatoes on the bottom to form a crust.
2. Beat eggs and cream until slightly aerated. Add Asparagus and Salmon to the skillet in even layers and pour over eggs. Cook on medium heat and transfer entire pan to oven.
3. Bake until cooked through and brown on top (about 20 minutes) and remove from oven, allowing the frittata to cool for 5-10 minutes. Cut into 8 equal slices and serve with ½ cup Tomato Salad and a dollop of Crème Fraiche.
Grape Tomato Salad
1. In a small bowl slightly “smash” the tomatoes with the back of a fork to release the juices.
2. Add Remaining ingredients and let sit for at least 2 hours, up to 2 days.
Dill Creme Fraiche
1. Combine all ingredients in a Mason jar or other container with tight fitting lid. Let sit over night on the counter (Do Not Refrigerate). It will be thick and perfectly tangy in the morning at which point you can refrigerate any leftover cream.