Salmon Cakes With Creamy Sauce Recipe

Name: Salmon Cakes With Creamy Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1 small sweet 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; 1/2 teaspoon honey (optional); 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 cups fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 lemon, cut into wedges; Creamy Dill Sauce; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup plain yogurt; 2 scallions, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 small sweet 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
1/2 teaspoon honey (optional)
1 1/2 - 1 3/4 cups fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 lemon, cut into wedges
Creamy Dill Sauce
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
fresh ground pepper

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To make sauce:
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Combine ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
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To make salmon cakes:
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Preheat oven to 450u00b0F Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
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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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Put salmon in a medium bowl. Flake apart with a fork, remove any bones and skin. Add egg and mustard(and honey if using), mix well. Add onion mixture, breadcrumbs and pepper, mix well. Shape the mixture into 8 patties, about 2 1/2 inches wide.
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Heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add 4 patties and cook until the bottoms 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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Bake the salmon cakes until golden on top and heated through, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve salmon cakes with creamy sauce and lemon wedges.
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Enjoy!

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided, 1 small sweet onion, finely chopped, 1 stalk celery, finely diced, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Salmon Cakes With Creamy 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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Salmon Cakes With Creamy Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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