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Homemade Salmon Cakes

Homemade Salmon Cakes

Homemade Salmon Cakes are a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender, flaky salmon combined with simple pantry staples, shaped into patties with a crispy golden crust. Ready in under 30 minutes, these salmon cakes offer a perfect balance of taste, nutrition, and versatility, suitable for a wholesome dinner or appetizer.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 salmon cakes 1x

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh or canned salmon (drained and flaked)
  • 1 cup bread crumbs (or gluten-free bread crumbs for gluten-free option)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2–3 tablespoons oil for frying (such as vegetable or canola oil)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Salmon: Drain canned salmon thoroughly or cook fresh salmon. Flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces using a fork for even texture.
  2. Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the salmon, bread crumbs, egg, chopped green onions, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Gently mix everything just until combined to avoid toughness.
  3. Shape the Cakes: Using your hands, form the mixture into evenly sized patties approximately 3 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick for uniform cooking.
  4. Cook to Golden Perfection: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the salmon cakes for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy. Cook in batches to prevent overcrowding.
  5. Drain and Serve: Remove the cooked cakes and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve warm with your preferred sides and garnishes.

Notes

  • Use cold salmon mixture before shaping to help cakes hold together better while frying.
  • Do not overmix the ingredients to maintain a flaky texture and avoid toughness.
  • Keep oil heated at medium temperature to cook cakes evenly without burning.
  • Test cook one cake first to check seasoning and texture before frying the entire batch.
  • Let the cooked cakes rest for a couple of minutes to seal in the juices.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salmon cake
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 17g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

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