Description
Savor the crispy perfection of these salmon cakes made with canned salmon. Bursting with flavor from fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and a hint of Dijon mustard, these golden-brown patties are incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect as appetizers or main dishes, they promise to become an instant family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14.75 oz) can high-quality salmon, drained
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Drain the canned salmon and flake it into a large mixing bowl using a fork.
- Add breadcrumbs, eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix until fully combined.
- Shape the mixture into small patties (about 3 inches wide) and place them on a plate lined with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, gently place the salmon cakes into the pan.
- Cook each side for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy, flipping carefully with a spatula.
- Serve warm with tartar sauce or extra lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 90mg