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Crispy Salmon Cakes

Golden, crisp salmon cakes made with fresh herbs, light breadcrumbs, and a cozy touch of flavor. Perfect for dinners or appetizers.
Servings 12 cakes
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 21 minutes

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • knife and cutting board

Ingredients

  • 1 pound raw salmon (fresh or canned, boneless and skinless)
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (light and crunchy)
  • 2 large eggs, well beaten
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 0.5 cup celery (optional but recommended)
  • 1 cup red bell pepper (or green bell pepper)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional but recommended)
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Bake the salmon at 425°F for 12 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Sauté onion, celery, and bell pepper for 7 minutes; add garlic and seasoning.
  • Combine cooled salmon, sautéed veggies, eggs, panko, parsley, mayo, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Chill mixture for 30 minutes, then form into 12 patties.
  • Fry in butter and oil for 3 minutes per side or bake until golden brown.

Notes

For extra moisture, add an extra spoon of mayonnaise if using canned salmon. Serve with lemon dill sauce or fresh tartar sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.1mg
Author: Serine milo
Calories: 250kcal
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Keyword: appetizers, cozy recipe, crispy, salmon cakes, seafood