Ingredients
For salmon cakes:
1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless salmon fillet
1 large egg
2 tbsps mayonnaise
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 tbsps chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tsp grated lemon zest
salt, pepper
For dipping sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped scallions
2 tbsps chopped chives
2 tbsps chopped parsley
2 tbsps chopped tarragon
1 tbsp anchovy paste
1 tbsp lemon juice
salt, pepper
oil for cooking
Preparation
To make dipping sauce: Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.
To make salmon cakes:
Pat salmon dry and with a sharp knife cut into roughly 1/3-inch cubes. In a medium bowl lightly beat egg and gently stir in salmon and remaining ingredients (except oil) until just combined. Form mixture into cakes of the size desired.
Heat 1-2 tbsps of oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat and, working in batches, add salmon cakes, about 1 inch apart. Cook cakes until undersides are golden, about 1 minute. Turn cakes over and cook until just cooked through, about 1 minute more. Transfer cakes as cooked to a platter. Salmon cakes may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring cakes to room temperature or warmer before serving. Serve with dipping sauce.
