Norwegian Salmon Cakes

Fish cakes are one of the most popular foods in Norway, but they typically use white fish like cod. I think it is a crime not to use Norwegian salmon whenever possible, so I made some Norwegian fish cakes with salmon and loaded them up with dill, capers, and lemon juice.

These salmon cakes are juicy, tender, crispy, and flavorful. Plus, they are extremely easy to whip together with a food processor. Serve them with a dill and caper cream cheese sauce, and you’ve got yourself an amazing appetizer that will have people begging you to make more. Just in case, buy double the salmon! If you try this out, please let me know how it goes. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 10-15 minutes

Yields: 8 cakes

Ingredients:

For the cakes

• 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless Norwegian salmon

• 1/2 cup whole milk

• 1 large egg

• 2 tbsp cornstarch

• 2 tbsp chopped dill

• 1 tbsp capers, brine drained

• juice of 1/2 lemon

• 1 tsp kosher salt

• 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

• avocado oil for pan-frying

For the cream cheese sauce

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• juice of 1/2 lemon

• 2 tbsp chopped dill

• 1 tbsp capers, brine drained

• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

• 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

• 2-4 tbsp whole milk to thin

Method:

1. Add the salmon, milk, egg, cornstarch, dill, capers, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a food processor and process on high until the mixture has a paste-like texture, about 45 seconds to 1 minute.

2. Heat 2-3 tbsp of avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, spoon about 2-3 tbsp of the salmon mixture from the food processor into the skillet, using the back of the spoon to flatten it down a bit and smooth out any irregular shapes or edges.

3. Fry the cake for about 2 minutes on each side until both sides are golden brown and the internal temp is 145°F. Set the cakes on a plate while you continue to cook the rest.

4. In a bowl, whisk the cream cheese, lemon juice, dill, capers, salt, and pepper together until well combined. Add milk to thin out the sauce until it meets your desired consistency.

5. Serve the cakes right away. Enjoy!