Baked Garlicky Salmon Cakes

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These baked salmon cakes are super moist and packed with just the right amount of garlic. Brushing just a little oil on top of the patties gives the salmon cakes a brown, crispy crust. For a twist, swap out the salmon for tuna. Serve with your favorite burger or crabcake sides, like tartar sauce, mayonnaise, leafy greens and a sandwich bun, if desired.

a recipe photo of Baked Garlicky Salmon Cakes
Photo:

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
the ingredients to make the Baked Garlicky Salmon Cakes

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Ingredients

  • 3 (5-ounce) cans unsalted boneless, skinless pink salmon, drained

  • 1 large scallion, thinly sliced

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated garlic

  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika

  • 1/4 cup plain dry whole-wheat breadcrumbs

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

  2. Stir salmon, scallion, parsley, garlic, garlic powder and paprika together in a large bowl until evenly combined. Add breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, lemon juice, salt and pepper; stir, breaking up the salmon, until well combined, about 30 seconds.

    a step in making the Baked Garlicky Salmon Cakes

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

  3. Scoop the mixture into 4 portions (about 1/2 cup each) on the prepared baking sheet. With clean hands, shape each portion into a 3 1/2-inch-wide patty. Lightly brush the top of each patty with 1/2 teaspoon oil.

    a photo of the salmon cakes divided into patties onto a baking sheet

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

  4. Bake, carefully flipping and coating the opposite side with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil halfway through baking, until firm and golden, about 20 minutes. Serve warm with desired toppings.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 salmon cake

Calories 266, Fat 17g, Saturated Fat 2g, Cholesterol 82mg, Carbohydrates 7g, Total Sugars 0g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 21g, Fiber 1g, Sodium 338mg, Potassium 380mg

EatingWell.com, February 2024

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