Scrumptious Salmon Cakes

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(533)

These salmon cakes are perfectly seasoned, pan-fried until crispy on the outside with lots of flaked salmon inside, and utterly delicious! They're one of my husband's favorite meals.

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A plate with three salmon cakes, served with a lemon wedge
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 salmon cakes
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 (14.75 ounce) cans salmon, drained and flaked

  • ¾ cup Italian-seasoned panko bread crumbs

  • ½ cup minced fresh parsley

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

  • 2 green onions, chopped

  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce or to taste

  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)

  • 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder or to taste

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed, divided

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make salmon cakes

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  2. Mix salmon, panko, parsley, eggs, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, creamy salad dressing, seafood seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper together in a large bowl.

    A glass bowl with canned salmon mixed with herbs, green onions, panko, dressing, and seasonings

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  3. Divide mixture and shape into 8 equal-sized patties.

    A baking sheet with eight round salmon cake patties

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  4. Heat enough olive oil in a large skillet to cover the cooking surface over medium heat. Fry salmon patties in batches until browned, 5 to 7 minutes per side. Repeat with more olive oil as needed.

    A pan with four salmon cakes cooking in oil

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  5. Serve and enjoy!

    A plate with three salmon cakes, served with a lemon wedge

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

263 Calories
12g Fat
11g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 263
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 782mg 34%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Calcium 273mg 21%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 409mg 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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