Description
Delicious and easy-to-make salmon cakes using canned salmon, perfect for a quick seafood dinner. These salmon patties are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, flavored with fresh herbs and spices, and can be pan-fried or baked for a lighter option.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 (6-ounce) cans salmon, drained and flaked
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plus extra for coating)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the flaked salmon, breadcrumbs, red onion, celery, parsley, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, egg, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into 6 to 8 small patties and place them on a plate. Optionally, coat each patty lightly in extra breadcrumbs for added crispiness.
- Chill Patties: Refrigerate the patties for 15 to 20 minutes to firm up and help them hold their shape when cooking.
- Heat Oil: Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Fry Patties: Cook the salmon cakes for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer the cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil. Serve warm with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, or a fresh side salad.
Notes
- For a lighter alternative, bake salmon cakes at 400°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
- Fresh cooked salmon can be used instead of canned salmon if preferred.
- Salmon cakes can be frozen for up to 2 months; reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon cake
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
