Chef John's Salmon Loaf

Canned salmon is an inexpensive source of protein and omegas, so grab a can from your pantry to make Chef John's easy and tasty salmon loaf recipe.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 362 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 2 (7 ounce) cans red salmon, drained
• 0.25 cup salted butter
• 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
• 0.33333334326744 cup diced onion
• 0.5 cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Generously butter a loaf pan.

Step 2

Melt 1/4 cup butter in a skillet over medium heat until bubbling. Add onion; cook and stir for 1 minute. Turn off the heat; cool.

Step 3

Place salmon in a large bowl; mash with a fork. Add cracker crumbs, vinegar, salt, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and onion mixture; mix and mash with a spatula or spoon until smooth.

Step 4

Separate eggs, adding yolks to salmon mixture and adding whites to a clean glass, metal, or ceramic bowl. Stir egg yolks into salmon mixture until well combined.

Step 5

Whisk egg whites to medium stiff peaks; gently fold into salmon mixture in 2 additions.

Step 6

Transfer salmon mixture into the prepared pan. Smooth top with a spatula to even out; shake and tap the pan to remove any air bubbles.

Step 7

Bake in the center of the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Rest for 5 minutes, then carefully invert loaf onto a cutting board. Slice and serve.