Salmon Fritters with Dill Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
35 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Salmon Fritters with Dill Sauce
Description
Salmon Fritters with Dill Sauce begin by combining fresh chopped salmon with seasoned bread crumbs, mayonnaise, diced roasted red peppers, minced garlic, chopped chives, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper, forming a moist mixture that holds together without heaviness. The mixture is scooped into uniform portions and cooked in hot olive oil in a nonstick skillet until deeply golden and crisp on both sides, resulting in a fritter with a crunchy exterior and tender interior.
The accompanying dill sauce blends mayonnaise and sour cream with dried and fresh dill, fresh lemon juice, horseradish, minced garlic, salt, and pepper, creating a creamy, herbaceous, and slightly tangy sauce that cuts through the richness of the fritters. This sauce enhances the salmon flavor while adding freshness and depth.
The fritters are best served warm with the dill sauce and lemon wedges for added brightness. Their combination of textures—the crisp outside and moist interior—along with the sauce’s herb and citrus notes, makes them suitable as an appetizer or light main dish.
Ingredients
salmon fritters
- 8 ounces salmon chopped, fresh
- ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup roasted red peppers diced
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 2 tablespoons chives chopped
- 1 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
- olive oil for cooking
dill sauce
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon dill dried
- 3 tablespoons dill chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon horseradish
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
Instructions
- Place the chopped salmon in a large bowl. Add in the bread crumbs, mayonnaise, chopped red peppers, garlic, chives, dijon and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Use a fork to toss and stir the mixture until it is all combined.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet. Once the oil is hot, add in spoonfuls of the salmon fritter mixture. I like to use a ¼ cup measuring cup to scoop up the salmon fritter mixture - or something that will keep the fritters evenly sized - and placed in the hot oil. Make sure to cook on the first side until deeply golden and browned, then gently flip and cook on the other side again until browned. Don’t turn the fritters too early or they will fall apart.
- Place the cooked fritters on a paper towel lined plate to drain excess grease. Serve immediately with the dill sauce and lemon wedges.
dill sauce
- Whisk the ingredients together in a bowl until combined with a big pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and season more if needed. You can make this the night before and keep it in a sealed container in the fridge!
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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