Easy Salmon Cakes Recipe

3.60 from 37 votes

Just a few common ingredients including canned salmon make preparing these easy salmon cakes a breeze.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: salmon burgers, salmon fish cakes, salmon patties

Servings:

2 cans (14 ounces each) salmon, drained with skin and bones removed
1 cup fresh bread crumbs You can also use panko or dried bread crumbs. If you’re using dried bread crumbs instead of fresh, you’ll want to use a little less. Dried crumbs absorb more moisture, so start with about half and add more only if the mixture feels too loose.
4 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup (gluten-free, if desired)
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried dill weed, or 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (optional)
1-2 teaspoons olive oil

In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients except the olive oil until well combined.
Form the mixture into 8 large or 16 small salmon patties.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Cook the salmon patties for 3-5 minutes on each side until they are lightly browned and heated through.
Remove from the pan and serve immediately.

Serving size: 1 salmon cake

WW Points: 2

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5 SmartPoints (Green plan)

3 SmartPoints (Blue plan)

3 SmartPoints (Purple plan)

6 PointsPlus (Old plan)

Variations:

Add 1/2 cup water chestnuts (finely chopped) to the salmon mixture for a crunchy addition to your salmon cakes.
Other possible additions and seasonings include dijon mustard, chopped parsley, chopped capers, chopped celery, lemon juice, lemon zest, cajun seasoning blend.
Stir together a creamy sauce for your salmon cakes: 1/4 cup light mayonnaise, 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 chopped scallions, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley.