How to Broil Salmon Cakes

The fat content of salmon makes it ideal for forming into cakes.

Salmon cakes respond to several cooking methods, including baking, frying and broiling. Broiling uses high heat -- approximately 550 degrees Fahrenheit -- to cook food, which can quickly dry out the fragile salmon cakes. Including a binder and emulsifier, such as mayonnaise, allows the salmon to withstand the aggressive heat of the broiler. Broiling has several advantages over baking: The direct heat of the broiler browns the surface of the cakes remarkably well, and allows for shorter cooking times.

Things You'll Need

• 2 oz. day-old crusty bread, such as Italian
• 7 oz. salmon
• 1 tbsp. chopped chives
• 1 tbsp. mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp. chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 tbsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. fresh chopped dill
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. melted butter

Instructions

1. Pulse 2 oz. of day-crusty bread or saltine crackers in a food processor into fine crumbs. Place the crumbs in a mixing bowl, add 7 oz. salmon, 1 tbsp. chopped chives and 1 tbsp. mayonnaise, 2 tbsp. green bell pepper, 1/2 tbsp. freshly ground black pepper, 1 tsp. fresh chopped dill, 1/2 tsp. kosher salt and mix well. Place the oven rack on the highest level, or 4 or 5 inches from the broiler.

2. Heat the broiler. Form the salmon mixture into two equal-sized cakes and lightly oil a sheet pan. Place the salmon cakes on the sheet pan and drizzle 1/2 tsp. melted butter on each. Place the salmon cakes in the oven.

3. Broil the salmon for 10 minutes or until golden brown on top.

References

• The Kitchn: Broiled Asian Salmon Cakes