Description
Savor the delight of crispy, golden-brown salmon cakes made with canned salmon. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14.75 oz) high-quality pink or red canned salmon, drained and flaked
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flaked canned salmon, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, chopped green onions, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined.
- Form the mixture into patties about 1 inch thick.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil until shimmering.
- Cook each patty for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Flip gently with a spatula.
- Transfer the cooked patties to paper towels to absorb excess oil and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in fresh herbs like dill or parsley.
- If you prefer a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Serve with a side salad or your favorite dipping sauce to enhance the meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg