Meal Kit
Chesapeake-Style Salmon Cakes
with dilly roasted potato wedges
Prep & Cook Time: 45-55 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Fish (Salmon), Milk, Eggs, Wheat
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PescatarianOver 30g protein
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 2 Russet Potatoes
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- 1 Lemon
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- 2 tsp. Chesapeake Seasoning
- 2 Dill Sprigs
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Nutrition (per serving) BqBre5qm
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Calories800
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Carbohydrates43g
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Net Carbs39g
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Fat56g
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Protein34g
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Sodium1140mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Plate
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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Roast the Potato Wedges
Cut potatoes into 1/2"-thick wedges and pat dry.
Stem and mince dill.Place potatoes on prepared baking sheet and toss with 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Spread into a single layer.Roast in hot oven until lightly browned and tender, 25-30 minutes, flipping once halfway through.Carefully remove from oven. Toss with 1 tsp. dill and cheese. Sheet will be hot! Use a utensil.While potato wedges roast, continue recipe. -
Cook the Salmon
Pat salmon dry and season flesh side with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add salmon, skin-side up, to hot pan and sear until golden-brown and salmon reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 3-4 minutes per side.Remove from burner. Transfer to a plate and let cool, 5 minutes.Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
Form the Salmon Cakes
Once cool enough to handle, transfer salmon to a mixing bowl. Discard skin. Shred into small pieces.
Add panko, Chesapeake seasoning, 1/4 tsp. salt, and mayonnaise to bowl with shredded salmon and mash to combine. Stir until slightly sticky.Form mixture into four equally-sized cakes, about 3" in diameter, pressing firmly to compact.Chill in freezer until firm, 10-12 minutes. -
Cook the Salmon Cakes
Return pan used to cook salmon to medium-high heat and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil.
Working in batches if necessary, add salmon cakes to hot pan and cook undisturbed until browned, 2-3 minutes per side, flipping gently to keep cakes intact.Reserve plate and set aside. Remove from burner. Transfer cakes to reserved plate. -
Make Crema and Finish Dish
Halve lemon lengthwise. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.
In another mixing bowl, combine 1 tsp. lemon juice and creme fraiche. If too thick, add water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Set aside.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, drizzling crema over salmon cakes. Squeeze lemon wedges over dish to taste. Bon appétit!
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