Top-Rated Salmon Cakes
These salmon patties combine tender canned salmon with seasoned bread crumbs, chopped onion, and egg for a simple, lightly seasoned dinner. Cooked in olive oil, they make a quick, family-friendly meal that works well for busy weeknights and can be served with a fresh salad or other favorite sides.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Top-Rated Salmon Cakes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Drain the canned salmon, reserving the liquid; set aside. Place the salmon in a medium bowl and stir in the bread crumbs, onion, and egg until well combined.
- 3
Shape the mixture into patties, adding the reserved salmon liquid if the mixture is too dry.
- 4
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the patties. Cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- 5
Drain on paper towels. Serve.
- Calories 174.46 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 18.82 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 8.87 g 3%
- Total Fat 6.87 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.53 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 76.63 mg High 26%
- Sodium 251.19 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 1.0 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.89 g --
- Added Sugars 0.84 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 32.3 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.09 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 321.9 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 19.57 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Top Rated Salmon Cakes is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Eggs, Olive Oil, and Onion. Each serving provides about 174.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Top-Rated Salmon Cakes made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Eggs, Olive Oil, Onion, Salmon. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Top-Rated Salmon Cakes?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 174.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Top-Rated Salmon Cakes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Top-Rated Salmon Cakes healthy?
- Top-Rated Salmon Cakes has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 174.46 calories and 18.82 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 251.19 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.53 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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