Description
Grandma’s Famous Salmon Cakes are a nostalgic family favorite that brings together the flavors of canned wild-caught salmon with a blend of savory seasonings and herbs, creating crispy and flavorful patties that are perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Canned Salmon Mixture:
- 1 (14.75-ounce) can wild-caught salmon, drained and flaked
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or crushed saltine crackers
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning or paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
For Frying:
- 2 tablespoons oil or butter
Instructions
- Prepare Salmon Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flaked salmon, breadcrumbs, onion, celery, eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay or paprika, black pepper, and parsley. Mix until well combined.
- Shape Patties: Shape the mixture into 6–8 patties, pressing firmly to help them hold together.
- Cook Salmon Cakes: Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon cakes and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, or over a salad.
Notes
- You can refrigerate the uncooked patties for up to 1 day before frying.
- For a lighter version, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon cake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
