Crunchy Salmon Cakes With Greek Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Crunchy Salmon Cakes With Greek Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/4 pounds salmon fillet; 1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1-1/2 cups panko (Japanese) bread crumbs, divided; 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional; 2 egg whites, lightly beaten; Cooking spray; 1/4 cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt; 1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill; 3/4 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon capers, drained and chopped

Servings: persons

1-1/4 pounds salmon fillet
1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 cups panko (Japanese) bread crumbs, divided
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
Cooking spray
1/4 cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill
3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon capers, drained and chopped

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Place salmon on a
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coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 350u00b0 until fish flakes easily with a fork, 14-17 minutes. Cool slightly; remove skin, if necessary. Transfer salmon to a shallow dish and cover; refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
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In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in parsley.
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In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup bread crumbs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, remaining pepper and the onion mixture; if desired, add pepper sauce. Flake salmon; add to bread crumb mixture, mixing lightly. Shape into eight 2-1/2-in. patties.
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Place egg whites and remaining bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip salmon patties in egg whites, then roll in crumbs to coat. Place on a
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coated with cooking spray. Spritz tops with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 425u00b0 until golden brown, 14-17 minutes.
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In a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients; serve with salmon cakes.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/4 pounds salmon fillet, 1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 small onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Crunchy Salmon Cakes With Greek Yogurt Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Crunchy Salmon Cakes With Greek Yogurt Sauce

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