Leftover Salmon Cakes(Or Tuna, or Crab)

little_wing's Note:

The cornbread gives this a Southern flair. You can use this base to make a variety of patties. = Salmon is my favorite, but I've made them with pretty much whatever I had on hand. Great for leftover salmon or even chicken. If you don't have leftover cornbread and don't want to make it, you can use breadcrumbs, or crushed crackers. You can also omit the potatoes if you don't have any.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 6 patties

• 1 ½ cups salmon
• ½ cup mashed potatoes
• ½ cup diced bell pepper (any color)
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 egg , lightly beaten
• ½ cup cornbread , crumbled (more if needed)
• 2 tablespoons horseradish sauce
• 1 tablespoon dill
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or lime)
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 3 -4 tablespoons oil , to fry

Directions:

1. Blend potatoes, mayo, horseradish sauce, hot sauce, and lemon juice together.
2. Add salmon, dill, egg and bell pepper. Mix gently but well.
3. Stir in breadcrumbs, adding more if needed to hold mixture together.
4. Shape into patties.
5. Fry each side 4-5 minutes or until browned.
6. great on a bun or own it's own with a salad.

Reviews

[Chef #1343893]

Hot hot hot, and I didn't' use the horseradish. Love the idea of using mashed potatoes as a filler, but if you don't like the heat, use less than the full tablespoon of hot sauce that is called for. Judy

[MileHighBamaGirl]

Thanks Little Wing! Even my finicky husband agreed this was a 5 star recipe :) Easy to follow and make! I had to use crackers in the absence of cornbread but it still turned out great!

[Angela N]

This recipe is a keeper for sure! It is a great solution for leftovers. I used leftover crab legs and a leftover seasoned mashed potatoes from Honeybaked Ham, all I did was add breadcrumbs, and it tasted like a gourmet meal!