Description
Grandma’s Famous Salmon Cakes are a delightful combination of canned salmon, aromatic vegetables, and flavorful seasonings, all pan-fried to crispy perfection. These easy-to-make salmon patties are a comforting dish that brings back memories of home-cooked meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Cakes:
- 1 (14.75-ounce) can pink salmon (drained and flaked, bones removed)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/3 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or paprika)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flaked salmon, chopped onion, celery, eggs, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, pepper, and parsley if using. Mix until well combined.
- Form Patties: Form the mixture into 8 small patties.
- Cook: Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon cakes in batches and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve warm with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can use fresh cooked salmon instead of canned.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- These salmon cakes also reheat well in the oven or air fryer and freeze beautifully for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cakes
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 105mg