Summer Salmon Cakes with Zucchini Fennel Slaw

Light and flavorful salmon cakes paired with a fresh zucchini and fennel slaw. These golden-crusted patties combine fresh salmon with crispy crackers and are served alongside a bright, crunchy summer slaw dressed in a tangy mayonnaise-based sauce.

2 servings
17 min

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons chives
  • 1 teaspoon grainy mustard
  • teaspoon cayenne
  • ¼ pound salmon fillet
  • 4 pieces crackers
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • ½ small fennel bulb
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Whisk together mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, chives, mustard, cayenne, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a medium bowl.

    3 min

  2. 2.

    Stir together salmon, crackers, 3/4 cup zucchini, and half of mayonnaise mixture in another bowl.

    3 min

  3. 3.

    Add fennel and remaining zucchini and lemon juice to mayonnaise mixture in medium bowl and toss to combine slaw.

    2 min

  4. 4.

    Form salmon mixture into 2 (3-inch) patties. Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot, then cook salmon cakes, carefully turning once, until golden and salmon is just cooked through, about 6 minutes total.

    8 min

  5. 5.

    Serve with slaw.

    1 min

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