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Charred Salmon Fritters

Our tested Charred Salmon Fritters: classic, generous, and balanced with white wine and shallot. Serves 6 people with plenty to go around.

4.6 from 2,301 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook18 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Charred Salmon Fritters
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the white wine and shallot elements, and pat the salmon dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the salmon. Cook over a fierce heat until well charred in patches, then finish through.

Stir in the unsalted butter and the rest of the white wine and shallot flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red pepper along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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