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Asian Salmon Cakes

Today I am sharing Asian-inspired salmon cakes that can be made into large cakes for a main dish or small cakes for an appetizer to share with friends. They come together quickly so you can have dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons cilantro plus extra for garnish
Fish Cakes
  • 1 pound salmon cooked or leftover and shredded with a fork (make sure the grey part of the salmon and the skin are both removed)
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons green onions minced
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream helps hold the cake together prior to cooking
  • 1/3 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • olive oil for cooking (or use ghee, aka clarified butter)

Instructions

Dipping Sauce
    Cup of Yum
  1. In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, soy sauce, lime juice, and cilantro for the dipping sauce. Cover and refrigerate until the salmon cakes are ready.
Salmon Cakes
  1. In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the cooked, shredded salmon with the eggs, green onions, sour cream, bread crumbs, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
  2. Begin forming the cakes by taking a handful of the mixture into your hands. Squeeze it together and discard any excess liquid that comes out. Flatten the cake and place it on an empty plate until all have been formed.
  3. Set a large sauté pan over medium-low heat and add a thin layer of olive oil or ghee. Once the pan is warm, cook the fish cakes (in batches if necessary) until golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Serve warm with dipping sauce and extra cilantro for garnish.

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Asian Salmon Cakes Amount Per Serving Calories 282 Calories from Fat 135 % Daily Value* Fat 15g23%Saturated Fat 5g31%Cholesterol 159mg53%Sodium 572mg25%Potassium 636mg18%Carbohydrates 9g3%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 1g1%Protein 28g56% Vitamin A 395IU8%Vitamin C 3.4mg4%Calcium 58mg6%Iron 2.1mg12% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 282
  • Calories from Fat 135
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 15g
  • 23%
  • Saturated Fat 5g
  • 31%
  • Cholesterol 159mg
  • 53%
  • Sodium 572mg
  • 25%
  • Potassium 636mg
  • 18%
  • Carbohydrates 9g
  • 3%
  • Fiber 1g
  • 4%
  • Sugar 1g
  • 1%
  • Protein 28g
  • 56%
  • Vitamin A 395IU
  • 8%
  • Vitamin C 3.4mg
  • 4%
  • Calcium 58mg
  • 6%
  • Iron 2.1mg
  • 12%