Chef John's Salmon Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 can red salmon , 14.75 ounce
• 2 eggs
• 0.5 lemon , juiced
• 1 tablespoon chopped capers
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 12 saltines crackers
• 1 tablespoon bread crumbs , or as needed
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Stir salmon, eggs, lemon juice, capers, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until well-combined.

2. 2

   Crush saltine crackers with your hands into the salmon mixture and mix well. Wrap the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 30 minutes to overnight.

3. 3

   Dust a plate with half the bread crumbs. Divide salmon mixture into 4 portions and shape into patties; place onto prepared plate and sprinkle remaining bread crumbs atop the salmon patties.

4. 4

   Melt butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in hot oil until cooked and heated through, about 5 minutes per side.