Crispy Salmon Fishcakes with Sweet Chili Sauce

There is something deeply satisfying about a proper fishcake. Crisp on the outside. Soft and savoury within. Built from real salmon, real potatoes, and just enough heat to wake it up.

This version leans into balance — delicate poached salmon folded into buttery mash, enriched with a light béchamel, and seasoned boldly with Peppermaster Fire Salt and Pepper Pepper. Finished with Sweet Goatpepper Chili Sauce, it becomes something unforgettable.

Salmon naturally contains vitamin D, making this another strong-bones meal that delivers both nourishment and flavour.

Ingredients

Fishcakes

• Fresh salmon
• 2 eggs
• Potatoes (for mashing)
• Butter (for mashed potatoes)
• 1 litre court-bouillon (light vegetable stock)
• 1 bay leaf
• Tarragon
• Peppermaster Fire Salt
• Peppermaster Pepper Pepper
• Breadcrumbs
• Sunflower oil (or other quality cooking oil)

Béchamel Sauce

• Butter
• Unbleached flour (sifted)
• Milk
• Fire Salt
• Freshly ground Pepper Pepper
• Nutmeg

Instructions

1. Poach the salmon gently in the court-bouillon with bay leaf and tarragon for about 15 minutes.
2. Drain and allow to cool. Remove any skin or bones and crumble the flesh.
3. Peel and cook the potatoes. Mash with a small amount of butter.
4. Prepare the béchamel: melt butter, add sifted flour, and cook gently without browning to form a roux. Let cool slightly.
5. Heat milk to a boil, then whisk into the roux vigorously to eliminate lumps. Return to gentle heat until thickened. Season with the salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
6. Combine béchamel, mashed potatoes, salmon, and eggs. Cook gently for 5 minutes while stirring.
7. Season to taste with Peppermaster Fire Salt and Pepper Pepper.
8. Allow mixture to cool. Form into fishcakes (about 3 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick).
9. Coat with breadcrumbs.
10. Heat oil in a pan and cook fishcakes on medium heat for about 5 minutes per side until golden and crisp.

Serve With Heat

Serve immediately with Peppermaster Original Sweet Goatpepper Chili Sauce. The clean sweetness meets the crisp crust beautifully, while the natural warmth of the goatpepper rises through the richness of the salmon and béchamel.

Prefer a softer, rounded finish? Try Sweet Italian Cherry Pepper Chili Sauce for gentle warmth and balanced sweetness.

Learn more about how sweet chili sauces work — from dipping to glazing — in our full Sweet Chili Sauce guide.