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Easy Salmon Cakes
These salmon cakes are so easy to make and the perfect light lunch or appetizer served with a dipping sauce and lemon wedges.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 cakes
Calories: 155 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500g) skinless salmon fillets
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup fresh bread crumbs
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1½ tsp salt
- ½ cup spring onion/green onion finely chopped
Instructions
- Chop the salmon into small cubes then add to a large bowl.
- Add the egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise and seasonings then mix well.
- Using a cookie scoop or third-cup measure, portion out the mixture then form into patties or cakes with damp hands.
- Place the salmon cakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat then add a generous splash of avocado oil or olive oil.
- Add the cakes and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with a sauce of your choice with a squeeze of lemon juice.
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Notes
- If using panko breadcrumbs or dried breadcrumbs, use only half cup as they will absorb more moisture and cause the cakes to be dense.
Nutrition Information
Calories
155kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
528mg
(22%)
Potassium
313mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
121IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8cakes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 528mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 313mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 121IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.