Description
Indulge in the savory goodness of these crispy salmon cakes made with canned salmon. Perfectly golden-brown on the outside and tender on the inside, they are a delightful dish for any occasion—from cozy dinners to casual lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can wild-caught salmon, drained
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup sour cream or mayo (optional)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
- In a large bowl, combine drained canned salmon, breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, eggs, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into patties about 1 inch thick and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer cooked cakes to paper towels to drain excess oil before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: To add extra flavor, consider including fresh herbs like dill or parsley. For a gluten-free option, swap breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers. Experiment with different dipping sauces such as tartar sauce or spicy mayo.