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Baked Salmon Cakes

These baked salmon cakes are light, healthy and a perfect Holiday appetizer! With wild Alaskan salmon, peppers, capers, breadcrumbs and a zesty avocado dressing.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 87 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound wild Alaskan salmon filet (fresh or frozen (if frozen thaw overnight in the refrigerator))
  • Zesty avocado cilantro dressing
  • olive oil cooking spray
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup small-diced red onion (1 small onion)
  • 1 1/2 cups small-diced celery (4 stalks)
  • 1/2 cup small-diced red bell pepper (from 1 small pepper)
  • 1/2 cup small-diced yellow bell pepper (from 1 small pepper)
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon capers (drained)
  • 1/4 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (or gluten-free crumbs)
  • 3 tablespoon light mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoon fat free greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
  • 3 large egg whites (lightly beaten)

Instructions

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  1. Season salmon with salt.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; when hot lightly spray with oil and add the salmon.
  3. Cook the salmon until browned on one side, about 4 to 5 minutes then turn and cook an additional 4 to 5 minutes or until salmon easily flakes. Set aside on a dish to cool, then flake the salmon into a large bowl.
  4. Add the olive oil to the pan, then add the the onion, celery, red and yellow bell peppers, parsley, capers, hot sauce, Old Bay seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large saute pan over medium-low heat and cook until the vegetables are soft, approximately 18 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  5. To the large bowl with the salmon add the breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, cooled vegetable mixture, and eggs. Mix well.
  6. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or freeze 10 minutes. This will make them easier to shape and become less sticky.
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a non-stick baking sheet with cooking spray.
  8. Shape the salmon into 15 (scant 1/4 cup each) cakes and place on prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake the salmon cakes for 20 minutes, or until they are golden and cooked through.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cake Calories 87kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 297mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 87

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cake
Calories 87kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 297mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.