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Salmon Cakes With Canned Salmon

Delicious and easy-to-make salmon cakes using canned salmon, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a tasty appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cans canned salmon drained
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
For Serving
  • 1 cup tartar sauce optional

Method
 

Prepare the Mixture
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained canned salmon, bread crumbs, egg, green onions, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Mix until all ingredients are well combined and form a thick mixture.
Form the Cakes
  1. With your hands, form the mixture into patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter.
  2. Place the formed patties on a plate and refrigerate for about 10 minutes to firm up.
Cook the Salmon Cakes
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Once the oil is hot, add the salmon patties to the skillet, cooking in batches if necessary.
  3. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
Serve
  1. Remove the salmon cakes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  2. Serve hot with tartar sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

For added flavor, consider mixing in some fresh herbs like dill or parsley. These salmon cakes can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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