Delicious Asian-inspired salmon cakes with a creamy miso and sake sauce

These Asian salmon cakes are a perfect blend of flavors, combining the richness of salmon with the umami of miso and the subtle sweetness of sake. The cakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, while the creamy miso and sake sauce adds a luxurious touch. This recipe is easy to make and will impress your guests or family for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh salmon fillet
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• For the Creamy Miso and Sake Sauce:
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon miso paste
• 1 tablespoon sake
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon lime juice

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place the salmon fillet on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
4. In a large bowl, flake the cooled salmon using a fork.
5. Add the breadcrumbs, green onions, red bell pepper, cilantro, ginger, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix well to combine.
6. Form the mixture into patties, approximately 2 inches in diameter.
7. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
8. Cook the salmon cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, miso paste, sake, honey, and lime juice to make the creamy miso and sake sauce.
10. Serve the salmon cakes with the creamy miso and sake sauce on the side.

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