Wild salmon cakes with lemon yogurt sauce

This crispy salmon appetizer dish delivers on flavor, and pairs perfectly with V. Sattui’s collection of refreshing white and rosé wines.

INGREDIENTS

Skinless Salmon Fillet, Cut Into 1/2″ Pieces — 1 lb
Soft French Baguette, Crust Removed, Chopped —  6 slices
Mayonnaise — 1/4 cup
Large Egg, Lightly Beaten — 1
Ground Coriander — 1/2 tsp
Cayenne — 1/4 tsp
Italian Parsley, Chopped — 1 tsp
Chives, Chopped, Divided — 2 tbsp
Lemon Zest, Divided — 1 tbsp
Olive Oil — 2 tbsp
Plain Whole Milk Yogurt — 3/4 cup
Fresh Lemon Juice — 1 1/2 tsp
Baby Arugula — as needed for plating

PREPARATION

Mix together salmon, bread, mayonnaise, egg, coriander, cayenne, parsley, 1 tablespoon chives, 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Season with black pepper and form into 4 cakes (4 inches in diameter).

Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Cook salmon cakes, turning over once, until golden and just cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes.

Stir together yogurt, lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining tablespoon chives, and remaining lemon zest. Serve salmon cakes over a bed of baby arugula and drizzled with the yogurt sauce.

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