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Salmon Cake with Slaw and Cream Sauce

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These Salmon Cakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, paired with a refreshing slaw and a tangy cream sauce. A delicious, well-balanced meal perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb cooked salmon, flaked
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for slaw)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste (for slaw)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped dill or parsley
  • Salt and pepper, to taste (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix flaked salmon, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, parsley, green onion, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  2. Form the mixture into 6 equal patties and chill for 15 minutes to help them hold together.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook salmon cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
  4. In a separate bowl, toss shredded cabbage and carrots with apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the slaw. Chill until ready to serve.
  5. In a small bowl, mix sour cream, lemon juice, dill or parsley, and season with salt and pepper to make the cream sauce.
  6. Serve salmon cakes hot, topped with cream sauce and slaw on the side.

Notes

  • Use canned salmon if fresh is unavailable, just remove bones and skin.
  • The slaw can be made a few hours in advance for better flavor.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.

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