Bell pepper salmon cake and potato salmon cake are two fried dishes that are fragrant, attractive, and rich in flavor, making family meals more enjoyable. What are you waiting for? Let’s get together to the kitchen with TasteVN and learn these two delicious salmon cake recipes right now!
1. Bell pepper salmon cake
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Preparation
1 hour
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Bell pepper salmon cake Serves 4
Salmon fillet 450 gr Red bell pepper 1/2 fruit Onion 1 bulb Parsley 45 gr (parsley) Chicken eggs 2 fruits Pickled cucumber 245 gr Mayonnaise 280 gr Breadcrumbs 125 gr Unsalted butter 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Lemon juice 1 teaspoon Olive oil 3.5 tablespoons Garlic salt powder 1.5 teaspoons Ground pepper 3/4 teaspoon Sugar 1 teaspoon Crushed ginger 10 gr White wine 1 tablespoon
How to choose fresh and delicious bell peppers
- To choose tasty bell peppers, you should select those with a glossy, smooth, thick skin, still attached to the stem, feel heavy in hand, and have bright colors. These will be fresh and nutritious bell peppers.
- Avoid buying soft, mushy bell peppers with dark spots, dull colors, and cracks as these are spoiled and lack nutrients.
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Information about some types of ingredients
What is Tartar sauce?
- Tartar is a type of cold sauce originating from France. It is made from mayonnaise with some spices and finely chopped pickled vegetables.
- Due to its moderate sourness and creaminess, Tartar is very popular for use with fish, seafood, meat, and even vegetables.
What is Worcestershire sauce?
- Worcestershire sauce or Worcester is a seasoning sauce originating from the city of Worcester, England.
- Worcestershire has a very unique flavor and is often used in grilled dishes, salads, marinades, and various beverages.
How to Prepare Salmon Fish Cake with Bell Pepper
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Prepare the salmon
Fillet the salmon you bought, use a pestle to crush it or blend it finely, then mix it well with 1 tablespoon of white wine. After that, massage the salmon for about 5 – 10 minutes, then rinse it clean with water. Next, pat the salmon dry.
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Grill the salmon
Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes.
Wrap the baking tray in aluminum foil and place the salmon on top with the skin side down. Marinate the salmon with 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic salt, 1/4 teaspoon of ground pepper, and let it soak for about 10 minutes.
Put the salmon in the oven and grill at 220 degrees Celsius for 10 – 15 minutes.
Next, take the salmon out of the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes, then remove the skin and use a fork to shred the salmon into small pieces.
Tip: Do not shred the salmon too small so that you can still taste the flavor of the fish when eating.
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Prepare various vegetables
Peel the onion and dice it. Set aside about 1 tablespoon of onion in a bowl; this portion is used to make the sauce.
Tip:
- If you are afraid of cutting onions and getting watery eyes, you can chew on anything while cutting the onion. The movement of your mouth helps minimize the amount of onion juice that gets into your eyes effectively.
- You can soak the onion in saltwater to help it retain its whiteness and reduce its pungent smell.
- After cutting the onion, you can place it in ice water to lessen its sharpness.
See more: 10 tips for cutting onions without tears
Wash the bell peppers, then dice them. Chop the parsley finely.
Wash the pickled cucumber to reduce its sourness, then dice it.
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Stir-fried vegetables
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and melt. Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the pan and stir-fry on high heat for about 7 – 8 minutes until the onion and bell pepper are golden and fragrant, then turn off the heat.
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Mixing the filling
Crack 2 eggs into a bowl and beat well until the eggs are mixed.
Add the shredded salmon, bell pepper, and sautéed onion into a bowl. Then add 1 teaspoon of garlic salt, 1/4 teaspoon of ground pepper, 125g of breadcrumbs, 2 beaten eggs, 35g of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 35g of parsley to the bowl, then mix well to combine the ingredients.
Tip:
- Adding eggs to the filling helps keep it moist and bind the ingredients together.
- If the filling is too wet, you can add more breadcrumbs.
- Conversely, if the filling is too dry, you can add more mayonnaise to the mixture.
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Shape and fry the cake
Use an ice cream scoop to scoop the cake filling into round balls, then press them flat with your hands.
Tip: If you don’t have an ice cream scoop, you can place a portion of the cake filling in the palm of your hand, roll it into a ball and then flatten it.
Place a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, and melt them. Arrange each piece of salmon cake in the pan and fry over medium heat for about 4 minutes, then flip them over and continue frying for another 3 – 4 minutes until the cake is evenly golden on both sides.
Remove the cake and let it drain the oil.
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Make tartar sauce
Add 245g of mayonnaise, 245g of pickled cucumber, 10g of chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of ground pepper, and 1 tablespoon of diced onion, then mix well for the ingredients to blend together.
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Final Product
Delicious bell pepper salmon patties are best enjoyed hot. The gentle sweetness of the fish and vegetables blends perfectly with the creamy and tangy flavor of Tartar sauce, making it irresistible.
2. Salmon Potato Patties
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Preparation
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Salmon Potato Patties For 4 people
Salmon fillet 380 gr Potatoes 450 gr Tortilla 1 pack Breadcrumbs 62 gr All-purpose flour 62 gr Chicken eggs 4 eggs Mustard 1 teaspoon White wine 120 ml Minced shallots 20 gr Chopped green onions 20 gr Unsalted butter 40 gr Unsweetened milk 50 ml Common seasoning a little (salt / pepper)
What is Tortilla?
- Tortilla is a type of flatbread originating from Mexico and South American countries.
- Tortilla is made from corn flour or wheat flour, and has a thin flat shape.
- This type of bread is commonly used in dishes like Tacos, burritos, and enchiladas,…
- You can easily find Tortilla at supermarkets and large grocery stores.
How to choose good potatoes
- Choose potatoes that feel firm, heavy, intact, and have a smooth skin surface.
- Yellow potatoes will be tastier and sweeter compared to those that are slightly white.
- Avoid choosing wrinkled potatoes, those that feel soft when squeezed, or have black spots, are rotten, or leaking water.
- Absolutely do not choose potatoes that have turned green or sprouted as they are extremely dangerous to health.
How to make Potato Salmon Cake
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Prepare the salmon
Fillet the salmon, wash it clean with water, and use a knife to remove the skin.
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Steamed Salmon
Place a pan on the stove, add 120ml of white wine and 20g of minced shallots. Next, add the fish to the pan, cover, and steam the fish on low heat for about 5 minutes until the wine begins to boil, then turn off the heat. Continue to cover and let the fish rest for another 10 minutes before removing it to a plate.
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Make Mustard Sauce
Add 1 teaspoon of mustard into the pan containing the white wine and shallots that were just used to steam the fish, stir well, and cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens, then turn off the heat.
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Prepare Potatoes
Wash the potatoes thoroughly with water, using a brush to scrub off any dirt on the potato skins.
Place a pot of water on the stove, add the potatoes, and boil until cooked.
When the potatoes are soft, remove them, place them under cold water, peel off the skins, and cut the potatoes into small pieces.
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Making mashed potatoes
Put the potatoes into a masher or blender, and mash until smooth.
Transfer the mashed potatoes into a bowl, then add 40g of unsalted butter, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground pepper, then mix well with a spoon.
Tip:
- If you don’t have a masher, you can use a fork or a blender as well.
- Mash the sweet potatoes while they are still hot to make it easier to work with and to blend the ingredients together more easily.
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Mixing the fish cake
Use your hands to tear the boiled salmon into small pieces and put them into a bowl. Next, add the entire portion of mustard sauce, chopped green onions, and 2 eggs, then mix well and refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the fish cake absorb the seasoning.
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Making the batter
Place the Tortilla into a zip bag, then use a rolling pin to crush it, after that add 62g of breadcrumbs and mix well.
Tip: You can substitute Tortilla with Doritos, Cheetos, or various potato chips to diversify the flavors.
Put the flour on a plate.
Crack 2 eggs into a bowl, then add 50ml of fresh milk and mix well.
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Shaping and frying the cake
Take a portion of the salmon filling that is just enough to form a ball and roll it.
Roll the salmon cake in a layer of flour, then dip the cake into the bowl of eggs and roll it again in a layer of breadcrumbs and crushed Tortilla. Use your hands to flatten the cake.
Heat a pan on the stove, add 100ml of oil and heat it up. Fry each piece of salmon cake over medium heat until golden brown, then remove and let it drain.
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Final Product
The salmon potato cake after completion has a beautiful golden color. The cake is cooked just right, with the salmon retaining its softness, fatness, and especially not being dry at all. This dish can be dipped in either chili sauce or ketchup, both of which are wonderful.
How to Choose Fresh Salmon
For whole live salmon
- Observe the eyes of the fish; if they are clear, not cloudy, and not yellowish, then it is fresh fish. Additionally, fresh fish should have slightly bulging eyes; if the eyes are sunken, the fish is not good.
- The body of the fish should have brightness and shine. The skin should be tightly adhered to the body, with no peeling, bumps, or scratches.
- For the gills, you can easily observe them with the naked eye. If the gills are bright red and not torn, the fish is still fresh. You should not buy fish that have gills that have turned dark red or pale. Additionally, the gills should not have any signs of blood clots.
- Fresh fish has a characteristic fishy smell and no foul or chemical odors. Moreover, the fish should have bright colors, not dull or faded, and the flesh should have good elasticity, indicating that it is fresh.
For filleted fish
- Fresh salmon meat should be bright pink or orange. If the flesh turns darker, it means the fish has begun to spoil or is about to decompose.
- Additionally, good meat will have extremely good elasticity. When you press your finger into the meat, if it leaves a dent but quickly returns to its original state, the fish is still fresh.
- Observe the surface of the fillet; it should be dry and not wet or leaking any strange fluids. The fat lines on the fish should be uniformly colored and bright, not dull or with brown spots.
- Furthermore, fresh fillets will have a characteristic pleasant smell, with no strange or pungent odors.
How to Remove the Fishy Smell from Salmon
Salmon has a characteristic flavor, but to enjoy the authentic taste, you need to know how to eliminate the fishy smell. You can refer to one of the following methods:
Method 1: Remove the fishy smell from salmon using lemon
- Add 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of salt to a bowl of water.
- Add the salmon and gently stir, letting it sit for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, then rinse with clean water. You can also use lemon slices to rub and gently massage the fish meat for a cleaner result.
Method 2: Remove the fishy smell from salmon using fresh milk
- You put the fish meat into a bowl and pour the fresh milk into the bowl so that it completely covers the fish meat.
- Proceed to soak the fish in the milk for about 10 minutes, then rinse it clean and let it drain.
Method 3: Eliminate the fishy smell of salmon with alcohol and ginger
- Take a little ginger, then chop it finely or crush it. Then put it in a bowl and pour in some white alcohol; if you don’t have alcohol, you can also substitute it with vinegar, then add the piece of salmon and gently stir.
- Soak the fish in the mixture for about 7 – 10 minutes, then take it out and rinse it with cold water.
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