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Crispy Salmon Cakes with Lemon

Irresistibly Crispy Salmon Cakes with Lemon for Dinner Joy

These Crispy Salmon Cakes with Lemon are deliciously crunchy and packed with protein, making them a wholesome alternative to fast food.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Cake Mixture
  • 2 cups Cooked Salmon fresh or canned
  • 1 medium Onion finely diced
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs for coating
  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise or Greek Yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 medium Lemon zested and juiced
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika optional
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
For Frying
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Flake the salmon into a large mixing bowl, discarding skin or bones.
  2. Mix in onion, parsley, and garlic, stirring gently.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  4. Pour the wet mixture over the salmon mixture and fold gently.
  5. Sprinkle in panko breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, folding gently.
  6. Form the mixture into eight patties, about ½ inch thick.
  7. Coat each patty with additional panko on both sides.
  8. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  9. Fry the cakes in the skillet for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
  10. Drain on paper towels and serve warm, garnished with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, refrigerate patties before frying. Panko breadcrumbs are key for extra crunch.

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