Description
Easy, crispy Salmon Cakes with canned salmon are a quick pantry meal full of flavor and perfect for weeknight dinners. Packed with herbs, lemon, and pantry staples, these salmon patties are perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 can (14.75 oz) salmon
1 large egg
⅓ cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 green onions, sliced
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, break up the canned salmon with a fork. Mash any soft bones and incorporate the skin if included.
2. Add egg, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, parsley, green onions, garlic powder, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Form the mixture into 6 to 8 patties with clean hands.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
5. Cook patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
6. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
7. Serve warm with lemon wedges or sauce of choice.
Notes
This recipe is freezer-friendly.
You can swap breadcrumbs for almond flour for a low-carb option.
Add chopped dill or capers for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 patties
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 55mg