Description
Delicious and healthy salmon cakes that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon, cooked and flaked
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions or chives, chopped
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Olive oil for frying
- Fresh baby spinach for serving
- Cherry tomatoes & green tomatoes, halved for serving
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Tartar sauce for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the flaked salmon, peppers, green onions, egg, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to form a cohesive mixture.
- Form the mixture into 4–6 patties.
- Heat oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Fry the salmon cakes for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Plate with fresh greens and tomato salad. Add tartar sauce and a lemon wedge on the side.
Notes
Ensure your salmon is fully cooked before flaking it. Use a nonstick pan to prevent sticking. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes before forming patties for better cohesion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon cakes, seafood, healthy recipes, Chef John