BAREFOOT CONTESSA BAKED SALMON RECIPES

Steps:

• Place 2 tablespoons of butter, 2 tablespoons of oil, the onion, celery, red and yellow bell peppers, parsley, capers, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay Seasoning, salt, and peppers in a large saute pan over medium-low heat and cook until the vegetables are soft, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
• Cool to room temperature; flake the salmon into a large bowl, add the bread crumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, and eggs and toss lightly.
• Add the cooked mixture and mix well.
• Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Shape into salmon cakes, 2 1/2 to 3 ounces each.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
• Add the salmon cakes and fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until browned.
• Drain on paper towels; keep them warm in a 250 degree F oven and serve hot.
• TO COOK SALMON:.
• Brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast in a 350ºF oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until just cooked.
• Cover tightly with aluminum foil, allow to rest for 10 minutes, then chill completely.
• Flake with your hands.
• *Salmon cakes can be shaped and stored overnight in the fridge on baking sheets wrapped in plastic; fry just before serving.

Steps:

• Cream the cheese in an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until just smooth.
• Add the sour cream, lemon juice, dill, horseradish, salt, and pepper, and mix.
• Add the smoked salmon and mix well.
• Chill and serve with crudites or crackers.