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by Sandyon Feb 27, 2018 (updated Nov 12, 2018)

Enjoy this BEST salmon cakes recipe made with home canned salmon (store-bought works, too). This recipe shows you how to make salmon cakes, a real treat for brunch, lunch, or dinner, served hot with a side of Avocado Garlic Aioli.

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Good morning, friends! Welcome to my kitchen! Today I’m sharing how to make salmon cakes, a delicious salmon patties recipe made with canned salmon. Served with a side of Avocado Garlic Aioli, and you’ll enjoy this for any meal!

How to Make Salmon Cakes Recipe

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If you remember our home when we bought it 2 years ago, we were surrounded by solid wood inside. Now an all-white kitchen, this indeed is my happy place! It’s functional, bright, and cheery! I do love my friend Melissa’s white kitchen, too.

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You know how there are things you wish were different in your kitchen? I feel I hit the jackpot with mine. Big and open, I’m content and so grateful.

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Our friends recently sent us home with home-canned Alaskan salmon! Oh, my goodness.

I treat it like gold :) I’m a little stingy with it, actually :)

For those of you eating fish during Lent, you just may love this recipe today!

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Salmon Patties

This time we made salmon patties, served with a side of Avocado Garlic Aioli, and a quick easy green salad recipe.

Looking for a delicious dessert? I love this, because it’s only 5 easy ingredients, and just right for our vegan friends, and also our gluten-free friends.

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Although I don’t always cater to diets, I do try to cook simple meals for company. Salmon, steak, salad, possibly a side veggie.

So we enjoyed these salmon cakes for our family dinner.

Enjoy!

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How to Make Salmon Cakes Recipe

Enjoy this BEST salmon cakes recipe made with home canned salmon (store-bought works, too). This recipe shows you how to make salmon cakes, a real treat for brunch, lunch, or dinner, served hot with a side of Avocado Garlic Aioli.

Prep Time: 20 minutes mins

Cook Time: 10 minutes mins

Total Time: 30 minutes mins

Yield: 4 -5

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Ingredients

For salmon cakes:

  • 14.75 oz canned salmon
  • 1 tsp. ginger grated
  • 1 bunch green onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. coriander
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tsp. fish sauce
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 Tbsp. olive oil

For Avocado Garlic Aioli:

  • 1/2 ripe acavado mashed
  • 1/4 cup soy free mayonnaise, Veganaise
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder

Instructions

  • Drain salmon and place in large bowl, removing any noticeable bones. Separate so fish is a fine texture. Add in ginger, green onion, coriander, chill powder, pepper, a pinch of salt, fish sauce, and eggs. Mix completely.

  • Roll salmon mixture into 2-3 inch balls and place on parchment paper.

  • In medium pan, heat about 2 Tbsp olive oil on medium-high heat (but don’t burn the oil). Place fish cakes around the circumference of pan, pressing down with two fingers on the top of each ball to flatten it slightly.

  • Cook for 2-3 minutes before carefully flipping. Cook for about 5 more minutes on low-medium heat, before removing from pan. Repeat this until all fish cakes are cooked.

  • For the Avocado Garlic Aioli sauce, in a small bowl, mash avocado. Add lemon juice, garlic powder, and mayonnaise. Mix well.

  • Serve salmon cakes hot with Avocado Garlic Aioli

Author: Sandy / Reluctant Entertainer

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More salmon recipes: Skinny Pink Salmon Green Salad Recipe [RE], Quick and Easy Salmon Patties [Copy Kat], Cajun Baked Salmon Cakes [Aggie’s Kitchen], Baked Salmon Meatballs with Creamy Avocado Sauce [Cookin’ Canuck].

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    Yum! I had fresh canned salmon one time and it was amazing!!!! I’d be stingy too

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FAQs

What are the ingredients in salmon patties? ›

Salmon patties, or salmon cakes, are wonderfully easy to make. You make salmon patties with just a base of canned salmon, shredded bread (or breadcrumbs or even saltines), chopped onion, and egg to bind it all into patties. Then, these salmon cakes are quickly fried.

How do you keep salmon cakes from falling apart? ›

Refrigerate The Mix, Use A Sheet Pan

Then you can scoop the cakes and put them on a sheet pan to cool down in the fridge once again. The cooler temperature of the mix will help everything stick together better when the patties are pan-fried, crisping them up nicely.

What goes with salmon cake? ›

What sides are good with Salmon Patties/Salmon Cakes? I love to serve fresh salmon cakes with an easy salad or even a bagged salad. I also love to serve it with quick grilled asparagus. I think they would also be delicious with my Oven Baked Rice w Asparagus & my Summer Cucumber Balsamic Pasta Salad.

What are the benefits of eating salmon cakes? ›

These golden brown cakes are a flavorful change from baked fillets and a great way to convince kids that they like fish even when it is not in “finger” form. Canned salmon is full of protein, B vitamins, vitamin D and heart-healthy Omega 3 fatty acids, making it an excellent pantry staple.

What makes salmon patties fall apart? ›

If you add too much egg, for instance, or the canned fish isn't properly drained, the mixture will be too wet and the cakes will fall apart. Too many breadcrumbs, on the other hand, will make your cakes dry and crumbly.

What is the difference between salmon patties and salmon burgers? ›

The main difference between my Salmon Patties and this salmon burger is the quantity of ingredients in the filling and the use of binder ingredients.

Why are my salmon patties so dry? ›

Overcooked Salmon Is Dry

Salmon goes from moist and silky to tough and dry when it's overcooked, even by just a minute or two. This can happen whether you're grilling it, baking it, broiling it, or cooking it on the stovetop, although some methods of preparation are better suited for salmon than others.

Why are my salmon cakes mushy? ›

Cooking the salmon patties at too high a temperature or for too short a time can result in a mushy interior. Is canned salmon good for you? Canned salmon has great health benefits! It's high in protein, rich in omega-3 heart healthy fats, high in potassium and B vitamins…just to name a few.

What is the binder for fish cakes? ›

One thing you'll always need for fish cakes is an egg. The proteins in the egg will help bind together your fish cake mix as it cooks.

How do you get the fishy taste out of salmon patties? ›

Back to the milk. Apparently, the proteins present in milk can bind to the fatty acids that have been exposed to air and give salmon its fishy odor or taste and mitigate them to be more neutral. (Fishiness is caused by the oxidation of fatty acids.)

What's a good dip for salmon patties? ›

Here are some sauces that go well with salmon patties:
  • Tartar Sauce: Tartar sauce is a classic and popular choice for salmon patties. ...
  • Remoulade Sauce: Remoulade is a tangy and slightly spicy sauce made with mayonnaise, mustard, pickles, capers, and a mix of herbs and seasonings. ...
  • Dill Sauce: A dill sauce combines mayo.
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What does salmon taste best with? ›

20 Best Side Dishes for Salmon
  • 01 of 21. Simple Broccolini. ...
  • 02 of 21. Roasted Parmesan Rosemary Potatoes. ...
  • 03 of 21. Buttery Garlic Green Beans. ...
  • 04 of 21. Kale, Quinoa, and Avocado Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette. ...
  • 05 of 21. Easy Bok Choy. ...
  • 06 of 21. Sriracha Honey Brussels Sprouts. ...
  • 07 of 21. Lime Cilantro Rice. ...
  • 08 of 21.
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What is the healthiest fish to eat? ›

The best sources of healthy omega-3 fats include salmon, trout, sardines and anchovies. The next best include white tuna, mussels and crab. The advice to eat fish twice a week is intended to help you get an average of 250 to 500 milligrams of EPA and DHA — two marine-based omega-3 fats.

Is salmon healthier than chicken? ›

In a 100g portion, chicken breast contains slightly more protein (31g compared to 25.4g in wild salmon and 22.1g in farmed salmon), and is lower in calories (165 compared to 182 in wild salmon and 200 in farmed salmon) and fat (3.57g compared to 8.13g in wild salmon and 12.4g in farmed salmon) [1][2][19].

Is salmon patties good for blood pressure? ›

In addition to reducing blood pressure, the omega-3 fats in salmon helps to lower triglycerides. High triglycerides are associated with high bad cholesterol and low good cholesterol. Eat salmon, reduce your blood pressure and enjoy life. It's that simple!

What is the main ingredient in salmon? ›

Raw wild salmon is 70% water, 20% protein, 6% fat, and contains no carbohydrates (table). In a 100 gram reference amount, raw salmon supplies 142 calories, and is a rich source (20% or more of the Daily Value, DV) of several B vitamins, especially vitamin B12 at 133% DV, selenium (52% DV), and phosphorus (29% DV).

What are the ingredients in Costco salmon burgers? ›

Salmon Burgers: Ingredients: PINK AND/OR KETA SALMON, WATER, CANOLA OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: GROUND ONION, SEA SALT, LEMON JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, GARLIC POWDER, POTATO EXTRACT, BEET JUICE, ANNATTO (COLOR), WHITE PEPPER, MUSTARD FLOUR, MESQUITE SMOKE FLAVOR, ROSEMARY EXTRACT.

What can I substitute for breadcrumbs in salmon patties? ›

No breadcrumbs are needed: Instead, I use a small amount of almond flour. It adds a lovely nuttiness, and doesn't overpower the salmon flavor the way breadcrumbs can often do. If I'm making salmon patties, I surely want them to taste like salmon and not bread!

Is canned salmon healthy? ›

Canned salmon is every bit as nutritious as fresh salmon. Canned salmon contains a variety of key nutrients, including protein, calcium, vitamins B & D, and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fats promote healthy brain development in babies and support similar things in adults.

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