Salmon Cakes With Lime Sauce Recipe

Name: Salmon Cakes With Lime Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 1 lime (juice of); 1/2 cup mayonnaise (may use fat free to reduce calories); 1/4 cup sour cream (may use fat free to reduce calories); Salmon Cakes; 2 (6 ounce) cans boneless skinless pink salmon, packed in water, drained and flaked; 1/4 cup red bell pepper (finely chopped); 1/4 thinly sliced green green onions with top; 1 tablespoon cilantro (fresh and chopped); 3/4 cup breadcrumbs (unseasoned and divided); 1/3 cup mayonnaise (may use fat free to reduce calories); 1 egg (may use just white part to reduce calories)

Servings: persons

Sauce
1 lime (juice of)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (may use fat free to reduce calories)
1/4 cup sour cream (may use fat free to reduce calories)
Salmon Cakes
2 (6 ounce) cans boneless skinless pink salmon, packed in water, drained and flaked
1/4 cup red bell pepper (finely chopped)
1/4 thinly sliced green green onions with top
1 tablespoon cilantro (fresh and chopped)
3/4 cup breadcrumbs (unseasoned and divided)
1/3 cup mayonnaise (may use fat free to reduce calories)
1 egg (may use just white part to reduce calories)

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For the sauce:
2
Combine in small bowl juice of lime, mayonnaise and sour cream; mix well. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.
3
For salmon cakes:
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Drain salmon using a small colander bowl and flake using a pastry blender or fork. Add salmon to a bowl and add remaining ingredients (use only 1/2 cup of bread crumbs); mix well to combine.
5
Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup of bread crumbs onto bottom of a shallow dish or plate. Scoop salmon mixture into balls ( I use a 2tb scoop) and flatten into bread crumbs coating booth sides evenly. Use more bread crumbs if necessary to coat salmon cakes.
6
Heat 1-2 tb of olive oil in skillet over medium heat until hot. Cook salmon cakes until golden brown, carefully turning once.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, 1 lime (juice of), 1/2 cup mayonnaise (may use fat free to reduce calories), 1/4 cup sour cream (may use fat free to reduce calories), and more.

Yes, Salmon Cakes With Lime 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Salmon Cakes With Lime Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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