Description

Salmon cakes are a delightful, savory dish that combines fresh salmon with zesty flavors for a meal everyone will love. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these flavorful patties make an ideal choice for family gatherings, summer barbecues, or cozy weeknight dinners. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce or atop fresh greens for a light yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb fresh salmon fillets
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

Instructions

Prepare your ingredients by finely dicing the green onions.
In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook salmon fillets for 5-7 minutes per side until flaky.
Flake the cooked salmon into a bowl and mix in breadcrumbs, egg, mustard, green onions, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper until combined.
Shape the mixture into small patties (about 2 inches wide).
Fry each patty in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Serve immediately with your favorite sauce or on greens.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 patty (85g)
Calories: 220
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: For a gluten-free option, substitute panko with gluten-free breadcrumbs. Experiment by adding diced vegetables or swapping salmon for crab or tuna.