Delicious Canned Salmon Cakes
Indulge in the irresistible taste of homemade salmon cakes made with canned salmon. These golden-brown patties boast a crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior, featuring zesty lemon and fresh herbs. Perfect for lunch or dinner, they are quick to prepare and sure to impress your friends and family. Serve them with your choice of sauce for a delightful culinary experience that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14.75 oz) can good-quality salmon, drained
- 1 cup plain or seasoned breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for sautéing)
- Additional olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the drained salmon, breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon juice, eggs, Dijon mustard, sautéed onion, and garlic. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into patties about 3 inches wide.
- Heat more olive oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the salmon cakes in batches without overcrowding until golden brown on each side (about 4 minutes per side).
- Let the cakes rest briefly before serving. Enjoy them hot or at room temperature with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg