PAN-FRIED SALMON CAKES

Pan-Fried Salmon Cakes image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 1h

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 ounces large hard pretzels, such as Pennsylvania Dutch
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, plus more for sprinkling
1/4 cup chopped scallions (from 3 or 4)
2 lemons, 1 zested, 1 cut into wedges for serving
1 can (14 ounces) wild salmon, drained
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

Break pretzels into pieces; pulse in a food processor until finely ground. (You should have 1/2 cup.)
In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, egg, dill, scallions, and lemon zest. Fold in ground pretzels and salmon until just combined. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Using a 1/4 cup measure, form mixture into 8 cakes, each about 1/2 inch thick.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Cook 4 cakes, flipping once, until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes a side. Repeat with remaining oil and cakes. Sprinkle with dill and serve, with lemon wedges.