Salmon Cakes with Aioli
These hearty Salmon Cakes with Aioli are loaded with fresh ingredients including parsley, onion, lemon juice and salmon!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. fresh salmon fillets
- 1 tsp. salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 onion, diced and sautéed
- 2/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup mayonnaise, divided
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 5 Tbsp. lemon juice, divided
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. sriracha
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400º.
- Rinse salmon and pat dry, place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Allow salmon to cool then flake with a fork into small pieces.
- Place salmon in a large bowl. Add onions, bread crumbs, parsley, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, mustard, egg and 4 tablespoons lemon juice. Form mixture into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, until crisp and golden.
- Meanwhile, combine remaining 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper,
- tablespoon lemon juice, sriracha and garlic in a small bowl. Serve with salmon cakes.
Megan, this recipe was simply wonderful! I whipped them up in no time. I probably had more salmon than the recipe called for, but they were delicious. My husband loved them. The next time I make them, I’ll have them as a side dish with a steak! Thank you for sharing. Denise