Easy Salmon Cakes Recipe

Name: Easy Salmon Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients; 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 stalk celery, finely diced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 15 ounces canned salmon, drained, or 1 1/2 cups cooked salmon; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 3/4 cups fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs, (see Tip); 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; Creamy Dill Sauce, (recipe follows); 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

Ingredients
3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
15 ounces canned salmon, drained, or 1 1/2 cups cooked salmon
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 3/4 cups fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs, (see Tip)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Creamy Dill Sauce, (recipe follows)
1 lemon, cut into wedges

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1.Preheat oven to 450u00b0F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
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2.Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in parsley; remove from the heat.
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3.Place salmon in a medium bowl. Flake apart with a fork; remove any bones and skin. Add egg and mustard; mix well. Add the onion mixture, breadcrumbs and pepper; mix well. Shape the mixture into 8 patties, about 2 1/2 inches wide.
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4.Heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in the pan over medium heat. Add 4 patties and cook until the undersides are golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a wide spatula, turn them over onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining patties.
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5.Bake the salmon cakes until golden on top and heated through, 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare Creamy Dill Sauce. Serve salmon cakes with sauce and lemon wedges.
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Nutrition
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Per serving : 324 Calories; 10 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 3 g Mono; 129 mg Cholesterol; 21 g Carbohydrates; 31 g Protein; 7 g Fiber; 585 mg Sodium; 97 mg Potassium
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1 Carbohydrate Serving
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Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1/2

467

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients, 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 stalk celery, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Easy Salmon Cakes 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Easy Salmon Cakes

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Variations & substitutions

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