Printable Crispy Salmon Cakes Recipe Card
These crispy salmon cakes are a perfect way to turn canned salmon into the star of the meal. This protein-packed and flavor-packed meal is great for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, too!
Servings: 8 salmon cakes
Calories: 142kcal
Ingredients
- 3-7.5 oz cans of salmon, drained
- ½ cup canned diced tomatoes with chilies
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs
- vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine salmon, diced tomatoes with chilies, mayonnaise, spices, eggs, and breadcrumbs. Mix well until fully combined.
- Scoop out golf ball-sized portions of the mixture and form them into patties, each about ½ inch thick.
- Heat a skillet on medium heat and fill it with about ¼ inch of vegetable oil.
- Cook the patties on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Serve the crispy salmon cakes hot with tartar sauce for dipping and enjoy!
Notes
- If the mixture is too moist to form into balls, add up to 1/2 cup more of breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcal