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salmon cakes with fresh salmon recipe

Delicious and flaky salmon cakes made with fresh salmon, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Cakes
  • 1 lb fresh salmon fillet skin removed, diced
  • 1 cup bread crumbs preferably panko
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare the Salmon
  1. In a food processor, pulse the fresh salmon until finely chopped but not pureed.
Mix Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped salmon, bread crumbs, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form Cakes
  1. Shape the mixture into patties, about 3 inches in diameter.
Cook the Salmon Cakes
  1. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the salmon cakes and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve
  1. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

These salmon cakes can be served with a side salad or on a bun as a sandwich.