Galateadia <p>A cheaper alternative to crab cakes. Makes a good appetizer also.</p> 30 15 4 1 1/2 pounds store-bought cooked salmon fillet, skinned and chilled 3 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs) 6 scallions, green and white parts chopped separately 2 small ribs celery, finely chopped 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley 2/3 cup plus 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 4 large eggs, beaten 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar <p>1. Flake the salmon into a large bowl. Using a fork, mix in 1/2 cup panko, the scallion whites, the celery, the parsley, 2/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon salt, a pinch black pepper and the cayenne. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.</p> <p>2. Form the mixture into 8 patties about 1 inch thick. In a bowl, mix the remaining 2 1/2 cups panko with 1 teaspoon salt. Coat the patties with the panko, then the eggs, then the panko again.</p> <p>3. In a heavy skillet, heat half of the olive oil over medium heat. Add 4 salmon patties and cook until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining oil and patties.</p> <p>4. Combine the remaining 1/2 cup mayonnaise, the vinegar and 1/3 cup scallion greens; season with salt and pepper. Serve 2 cakes per person with the sauce alongside.</p> 1.65583 2008-02-22 23:24:38 UTC