Crispy Salmon Cakes with Cool Dill Sauce
These salmon patties combine flaky salmon with crisp-edged bread crumbs, egg, minced onion, Dijon mustard, and lemon for a bright, savory bite. A cool sour cream sauce flavored with dill and garlic adds tang and freshness, making them a simple choice for a weeknight dinner or light lunch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Salmon Cakes with Cool Dill Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 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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- 21
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine salmon, bread crumbs, egg, onion, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice in a bowl; form into 2 patties.
- 2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties; season with salt and black pepper. Cook until lightly browned on bottoms, about 4 minutes. Flip patties; season with salt and black pepper. Cook until other side is lightly browned, about 4 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 3
Meanwhile, combine sour cream, dill, and garlic powder in a bowl; season with salt; serve with salmon patties.
- Calories 388.56 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 26.13 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 33.02 g 12%
- Total Fat 16.65 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 4.23 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 165.33 mg High 55%
- Sodium 408.14 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 0.65 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 2.95 g --
- Added Sugars 1.68 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 72.69 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.68 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 430.42 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 38.45 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.5 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crispy Salmon Cakes with Cool Dill Sauce is made with 14 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Canned Salmon, and Dijon Mustard. Each serving provides about 388.56 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Salmon Cakes with Cool Dill Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Canned Salmon, Dijon Mustard, Dried Dill. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Salmon Cakes with Cool Dill Sauce?
- 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 388.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Salmon Cakes with Cool Dill Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Crispy Salmon Cakes with Cool Dill Sauce healthy?
- Crispy Salmon Cakes with Cool Dill Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 388.56 calories and 26.13 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 408.14 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.23 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Garlic 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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