Crispy Salmon Cakes
Crispy Salmon Cakes deliver a golden crust with a tender, flaky center, lifted by citrusy lemon and a gentle warmth from Old Bay. Finely sautéed onion, bell pepper, and celery add aroma and sweetness, while panko keeps each bite light. Serve as a weeknight dinner with a simple salad, or make mini patties for a casual appetizer spread.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Salmon Cakes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 35 / 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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- 39
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet and coat it with cooking spray.
- 2
Melt butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery, and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat, let cool slightly, and transfer to a bowl.
- 3
Add the parsley, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, Old Bay, egg, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and mix until well combined. Stir in 2/3 cup bread crumbs until moistened. Gently fold in the salmon and mix just until combined.
- 4
Place the remaining breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Shape the salmon mixture into 6 balls. Roll each ball in the breadcrumbs to coat completely; gently press the balls into patties.
- 5
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the patties to the skillet and cook, turning once, until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the patties to the prepared wire rack. Repeat with the remaining patties.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should register 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- Calories 672.85 kcal High 34%
- Protein 24.88 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 46.63 g 17%
- Total Fat 42.25 g High 54%
- Saturated Fat 5.78 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 93.03 mg High 31%
- Sodium 289.48 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 2.1 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 2.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.31 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 28.28 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.42 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 422.51 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 38.18 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 15.4 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.18 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
About This Recipe
Crispy Salmon Cakes is made with 17 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 672.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Salmon Cakes made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Celery, Cooking Spray, Dijon Mustard. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Salmon Cakes?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 672.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Salmon Cakes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Crispy Salmon Cakes healthy?
- Crispy Salmon Cakes has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 672.85 calories and 24.88 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 289.48 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.78 g (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Celery, 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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