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salmon cakes with fresh salmon recipe

Delicious and flaky salmon cakes made with fresh salmon, herbs, and spices, perfect for a quick 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 dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Cakes
  • 1 lb fresh salmon fillet skin removed, diced
  • 1 cup bread crumbs preferably panko
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp green onion chopped
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare the Salmon
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the diced fresh salmon, bread crumbs, beaten egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, parsley, green onion, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon juice. Mix until well combined.
Form the Cakes
  1. Using your hands, form 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. Once hot, add the salmon cakes, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Serve
  1. Remove the cakes from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

These salmon cakes can be served with a side salad or on a bun as a sandwich.