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Salmon Cakes

Delicious and crispy salmon cakes made with fresh salmon, herbs, and spices, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salmon Cakes
  • 1 lb fresh salmon fillet cooked and flaked
  • 1 cup bread crumbs preferably panko
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare the Salmon Mixture
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flaked salmon, bread crumbs, beaten egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, parsley, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form the Cakes
  1. Shape the mixture into patties, about 3 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick.
Cook the Salmon Cakes
  1. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the salmon cakes and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve
  1. Remove the salmon cakes from the pan and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These salmon cakes can be made ahead of time and refrigerated. They also freeze well for later use.

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