Salmon cakes with lemon-herb mayonnaise - bon appetit

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsLoosely packed crumbled cooked salmon
½cupCornflake crumbs
2Green onions, chopped
¼cupFinely chopped celery
¼cupMayonnaise
2tablespoonsChopped fresh thyme OR
2teaspoonsDried thyme
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
1largeEgg
¾cupMayonnaise
1tablespoonFresh lemon juice
1tablespoonPrepared horseradish
teaspoonChopped fresh thyme OR
1teaspoonDried thyme
2tablespoons(1/4 stick) butter

Directions

Combine first 7 ingredients in medium bowl and stir gently to blend.

Season with salt and pepper. Mix in egg. Shape salmon mixture into 6 patties, about ¾ inch thick. Arrange on plate. Combine ¾ C mayonnaise, lemon juice, horseradish and 2½ t thyme in small bowl.

Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Salmon cakes and sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Wrap separated and refrigerate.) Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add salmon cakes and saute until brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.

Transfer to platter. Serve with sauce.

Bon Appetit/October/94 Scanned & edited by Di Pahl & <gg>