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Simple Salmon Cakes Recipe

Contributors: Robin Thomas, MS, RD

Reviewers: Academy Staff RDNs

Published: January 24, 2018

Reviewed: April 23, 2025

Simple Salmon Cakes
Rebecca Clyde, MS, RDN, CD

Crab cakes are a popular dish, but not always practical or affordable. This quick and easy recipe uses canned salmon and other ingredients that can be kept on hand for preparation on busy days. This is an easy and inexpensive way to reel in omega-3 fatty acids. Add even more health benefits to this simple dish by serving it with a side salad.

Ingredients

1 7.5-ounce can salmon, skin removed
¼ cup plain, dry bread crumbs
½ cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons horseradish
Vegetable oil cooking spray

Directions

Before you begin: Wash your hands.

  1. Mix all the ingredients except the cooking spray in a medium-size bowl.
  2. Form into 4 equal-size patties.
  3. Coat a medium nonstick pan with the cooking spray; heat over medium heat.
  4. Cook the salmon cakes on both sides until golden brown.

Cooking Note:

Chili sauce may be used instead of horseradish.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 2 patties
Serves 2

Calories: 280; Total fat: 11g; Saturated fat: 2.5g; Cholesterol: 155mg; Sodium: 300mg; Total Carbohydrate: 16g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Protein: 27g.

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