These potato cakes with smoked salmon are appetizers that feature golden, crispy potato patties made from shredded potatoes and smoked salmon, lightly seasoned and pan-fried to perfection. Each cake is topped with a dollop of sour cream, a slice of smoked salmon, and green onions.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 3 potatoes , grated and squeezed to remove moisture
- 1/2 yellow onion, grated
- 1 green onion , chopped, white and green parts separated
- 2 large eggs , beaten
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 ounces cold smoked salmon, thinly sliced, or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay® , or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup sour cream, or as needed, for garnish
Steps
- Add grated potatoes, onions and white part of green onion to a large mixing bowl. Stir in eggs and flour until combined.
- Set a small amount of salmon aside for garnish, then stir in salmon and Old Bay seasoning.
- Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add potato mixture by spoonfuls to the skillet, and flatten with a spatula to make patties. Leave space between potato cakes; you may have to fry in batches.
- Cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Garnish with remaining smoked salmon, green part of green onion, and sour cream.
