Baked Garlicky Salmon Cakes

4.9
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7 Reviews

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.

By
Catherine Jessee
Catherine Jessee
Catherine Jessee

Catherine Jessee is a test kitchen assistant at the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. She has tested recipes for brands including Allrecipes, EatingWell, Food & Wine, Real Simple, People and Southern Living.

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Published on February 15, 2024
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Amanda Holstein
Amanda Holstein
Tested by Amanda Holstein

Amanda Holstein fell in love with baking at the age of 6, and has continued to grow her passion through culinary school and working in bakeries. For more than 10 years, she worked at multiple well-known restaurants and bakeries in the Orlando, Florida, area, preparing delicious scratch-made desserts and assisting with dinner events, before becoming a test kitchen assistant at Dotdash Meredith.

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Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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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
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Diabetes-Appropriate Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Pregnancy Heart-Healthy High-Protein
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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