Pan-Fried Salmon Cakes

If you ever have leftover salmon, this recipe is a way to repurpose, reuse, and recycle! Bonus: Even my son, who doesn't really care for salmon, loved these cakes!

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 cakes
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

  • 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper

  • ¼ cup minced red bell pepper

  • 2 tablespoons minced onion

  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

  • 2 cups cooked salmon, flaked

  • ¾ cup crushed saltine crackers, divided, or as needed

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

  1. Stir egg, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add red bell pepper, onion, and parsley; mix well. Gently stir in salmon and 1/2 cup crushed crackers.

  2. Form the mixture into 8 cakes; lightly coat each side with additional 1/4 cup crushed crackers.

  3. Heat olive oil and butter over medium heat in a 12-inch skillet. Fry salmon cakes until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer cakes to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

440 Calories
30g Fat
12g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 440
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 39%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 130mg 43%
Sodium 681mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 38mg 3%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 584mg 12%

* 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.