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Three golden brown salmon cakes garnished with chopped green onions on a blue plate

Salmon Cakes: 5 Irresistible Recipes You’ll Absolutely Love


  • Author: Alice
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 small cakes

Description

Crispy on the outside, tender inside—these salmon cakes are packed with flavor and perfect for appetizers, snacks, or a main meal.


Ingredients

  • 1 pre-cooked salmon filet (or 14–15 oz canned salmon, drained)

  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs, divided

  • 2 eggs, divided

  • ¼ cup finely chopped onions and/or peppers

  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise

  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tsp garlic salt (or ½ tsp sea salt + ¼ tsp garlic powder)

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  • ¼ cup chopped parsley (plus more for garnish)

  • Butter or oil, for pan frying


Instructions

  1. Prepare the Mixture:
    Shred the cooked salmon in a large bowl. Add chopped onions/peppers, ¼ cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, mayo, Worcestershire, garlic salt, black pepper, and parsley. Mix until combined.

  2. Form Patties:
    Scoop about 3 tablespoons of mixture and shape into patties.

  3. Coat Patties:
    Whisk the second egg. Dip each patty in the egg, then coat with remaining breadcrumbs.

  4. Pan Fry:
    Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

  5. Serve:
    Garnish with parsley and serve warm, with lemon or your favorite sauce.

Notes

  • Use leftover or canned salmon for convenience.

  • For gluten-free, substitute almond flour for breadcrumbs.

  • Finely chop veggies for best texture.

  • Freeze uncooked patties between parchment for quick meals later.

  • Try air frying for a lighter version

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer/Main
  • Method: Pan-Fried
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 salmon cake
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: salmon cakes, fish cakes, easy salmon recipe, seafood appetizer