Salmon Cakes
Salmon cakes are a delicious and versatile dish, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful center, they bring back memories of summer barbecues and festive meals. This recipe is simple to prepare and can be customized based on your ingredients, making it a crowd-pleaser that everyone will enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh skinless salmon fillet
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Finely chop the green onions and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sear the salmon fillet for about 4-5 minutes per side until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Once cooled slightly, flake the salmon into a bowl. Mix in breadcrumbs, green onions, lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, eggs, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form uniform patties (about 2-3 inches wide).
- In the same skillet over medium heat, add more olive oil and cook each patty until golden brown on both sides—about 4-5 minutes per side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg