Mom's Salmon Cakes
Mom's Salmon Cakes are a nostalgic and easy-to-make meal using canned salmon, simple pantry staples, and a touch of seasoning. Crispy on the outside and tender inside, they’re perfect for a weeknight dinner or a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh salmon skinless and deboned
- ¾ cup Panko bread crumbs divided
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons shallots chopped
- 1 tablespoons capers roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- oil for shallow frying
Instructions
- Cut the salmon filet into 3–4 pieces and add it to a food processor.
- Pulse it a few times to roughly chop the salmon. Do not puree—you want it finely chopped but still with texture.
- Transfer the salmon to a bowl and set aside.
- Combine 2 tablespoons of Panko, chopped parsley, mayonnaise, chopped shallots, capers, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and mix well.
- Add the mayonnaise dressing to the salmon and mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 4 patties, about 1.5 inches thick.
- Spread the remaining Panko on a saucer and roll the patties in it to coat all sides.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Place the coated salmon cakes into the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Flip and cook for another 3–4 minutes on the other side, or until golden and the internal temp reaches at least 125°F.
- Serve with tartar sauce or a lemony aioli, and enjoy!
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
- Chop the salmon by hand if you don’t have a food processor—it just takes a little longer
- Use a digital meat thermometer to avoid overcooking and drying out the cakes
- Chill the patties in the fridge for 20 minutes before frying if you want them to hold together even better
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—give each cake a little space so you get that beautiful sear
- Make a double batch and freeze some for later (they reheat beautifully in the oven or air fryer)
Nutrition
Serving: 1salmon cakeCalories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 24gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 552mgPotassium: 617mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 224IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg
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