SPICY SALMON CAKES / SWEET RED PEPPER SAUCE

Spicy Salmon Cakes / Sweet Red Pepper Sauce image

Provided by TNTDynomite

Categories Spicy

Time 25m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large white onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 teaspoons dried mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 lbs salmon, cooked and flaked
1 1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs, divided
1/4 cup mayonnaise, divided
1 egg
salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil (for frying, approx)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup roasted red pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and celery.
Saute until soft, about 5 minute Add dried mustard and cayenne.
Mix well and saute for 2 additional minutes.
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
In a large bowl, combine onion mixture, salmon, 3/4 cup of bread crumbs, 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, egg, salt and pepper.
Mix well and form into 10-12 patties about 1/2" thick.
Coat each patty with the remaining bread crumbs.
Heat about 1/4 inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
When hot, add patties in batches and fry until golden brown (about 3 min per side).
Drain patties on paper towels.
Cover and place in a warm oven until ready to serve.
To make the sweet red pepper sauce, combine 1 cup of mayo, 1/4 cup of roasted red peppers, 1 tablespoon of lime juice and 2 tsp of sugar in a blender.
Blend until smooth.