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The Best Salmon Cakes

The best salmon cakes have just the right amount of onion, bell pepper, and parsley, are lightly seasoned with Dijon, Worcestershire, and Old Bay, and held together with just enough panko breadcrumbs. They fry up crisp and tender.

salmon patty on bun with lettuce on blue plate with potato chips
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 salmon cakes
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • cooking spray

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery

  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay®

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 2/3 cups panko breadcrumbs, divided

  • 2 cups flaked cooked salmon (about 3/4 pound)

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet and spray with cooking spray.

  2. Heat butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and add to a bowl.

  3. Add parsley, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, Old Bay, egg, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and mix until well combined. Stir in 2/3 cup bread crumbs until moistened. Fold in salmon and mix until just combined.  

  4. Add remaining breadcrumbs to a shallow dish. Form salmon mixture into 6 balls. Roll each ball in breadcrumbs to cover completely; gently flatten balls into patties. 

  5. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half patties to skillet and cook, turning once, until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer patties to prepared wire rack. Repeat with remaining patties.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant read thermometer inserted near the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

438 Calories
27g Fat
24g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 438
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 35%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 592mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 22g 45%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 85mg 7%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 437mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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