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Easy Salmon Cakes
Baked in the oven, these healthy salmon patties are flavorful and high in protein. A delicious alternative to crab cakes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings (3 salmon cakes with 1 tablespoon sauce)
Calories: 271 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Chipotle Mayo:
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chipotle pepper salsa
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Salmon Cakes:
- 14- ounce can salmon drained or 3 5-6 ounce cans
- ½ small onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 large sweet potato cooked, peeled, and mashed
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon creole seasoning or your favorite
Instructions
To make the Chipotle Mayo:
- In a bowl, whisk all the ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate to chill and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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Salmon Cakes:
- Preheat the oven to 350F and grease a 12-muffin pan with oil or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the salmon, onions, and cilantro. Add the mashed sweet potato and stir to combine.
- Add the eggs, chipotle mayo and creole seasoning. Using a large fork or your hands, mix the ingredients until the salmon is thoroughly combined with the sweet potato.
- Fill each greased muffin cup with 2 tablespoons of the salmon sweet potato mixture. Press down with the back of a spoon.
- Bake the salmon cakes for 16 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove the pan from the oven and transfer it to a wire rack. Allow the cakes to cool for 5 minutes before removing them from the muffin pan.
- Serve the salmon cakes with the chipotle mayo.
Notes
- Nutrition information is calculated without the chipotle mayo.
Nutrition Information
Serving
3salmon cakes
Calories
271kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
596mg
(25%)
Potassium
603mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
8746IU
(175%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
316mg
(32%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings (3 salmon cakes with 1 tablespoon sauce)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3salmon cakes | |
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 596mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 603mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 8746IU | 175% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 316mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.