Ingredients
Ingredients for Salmon Cake Sauces
Here’s a comprehensive list of ingredients commonly used to create a variety of delicious sauces for salmon cakes:
Classic Tartar Sauce
- Mayonnaise
- Chopped pickles or relish
- Lemon juice
- Fresh dill
- Capers (optional)
Lemon-Dill Yogurt Sauce
- Greek yogurt
- Lemon juice and zest
- Fresh dill
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
Spicy Remoulade
- Mayonnaise
- Dijon mustard
- Hot sauce
- Smoked paprika
- Minced garlic
- Chopped parsley
Honey Mustard Glaze
- Dijon mustard
- Honey
- Apple cider vinegar
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
Avocado Lime Crema
- Ripe avocados
- Fresh lime juice
- Sour cream
- Garlic powder
- Salt
Hollandaise Sauce
- Egg yolks
- Unsalted butter
- Lemon juice
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Salt
Instructions
Classic Tartar Sauce
- In a bowl, combine ½ cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of chopped pickles or relish, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
- Add 1 tablespoon of fresh dill, finely chopped.
- Optional: Mix in 1 teaspoon of capers for added flavor.
- Stir until well blended. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Lemon-Dill Yogurt Sauce
- Combine ½ cup of Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest in a bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons of fresh dill, finely chopped.
- Sprinkle in ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Mix thoroughly and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Spicy Remoulade
- Mix ½ cup of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon of hot sauce in a bowl.
- Add ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika and 1 clove of garlic, minced.
- Toss in 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley, finely chopped.
- Stir until smooth and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Honey Mustard Glaze
- Whisk together 3 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a small bowl.
- Optional: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Avocado Lime Crema
- Scoop the flesh of 1 ripe avocado into a blender.
- Add 2 tablespoons of lime juice, ¼ cup of sour cream, and ½ teaspoon of garlic powder.
- Blend until smooth, adding a splash of water if needed to adjust the consistency.
- Season with salt to taste and serve fresh.
Hollandaise Sauce
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
- Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water.
- Slowly drizzle in ½ cup of melted unsalted butter, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens.
- Season with a pinch of cayenne pepper and salt. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 90–120 kcal
- Sugar: 1–3g
- Sodium: 150–250mg
- Fat: 8–12g
- Saturated Fat: 1–3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5–9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1–3g
- Fiber: 0–1g
- Protein: 1–2g
- Cholesterol: 5–10mg