Lightened Up Salmon Cakes Recipe

Name: Lightened Up Salmon Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 onion finely chopped; 1 celery stalks small large or 2, finely diced; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped; 2 cans salmon boneless, skinless cooked; 4 egg whites whisked; 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard; 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs; salt; pepper; red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup light mayonnaise; 3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt; 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream; 1 garlic clove pressed, or finely chopped; 1/2 lemon; 2 tablespoons dill; 3 tablespoons chives; salt; white pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 onion finely chopped
1 celery stalks small large or 2, finely diced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
2 cans salmon boneless, skinless cooked
4 egg whites whisked
1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
salt
pepper
red pepper flakes
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
1 garlic clove pressed, or finely chopped
1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons dill
3 tablespoons chives
salt
white pepper

1
Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in large pan over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until softened.
2
Place salmon in a medium bowl and flake with a fork. Add egg, mustard and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large bowl; mix well.
3
Add onion mixture, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and parsley, stir to combine.
4
Heat large non-stick pan over medium heat, mist with cooking spray.
5
Meanwhile shape a palm full of the mixture into a patty and place in heated pan. Cook patties for about 3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown.
6
For the Herb Sauce, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, dill, chives, salt and pepper in a small bowl and mix well.

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* 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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 onion finely chopped, 1 celery stalks small large or 2, finely diced, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, and more.

Yes, Lightened Up 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!

Lightened Up Salmon Cakes

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Variations & substitutions

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