Salmon cakes are Hands Down my staple on busy days or when I’m dead on my feet. Again these are economical than all other fish recipes making it my all-time favorite because it put literally no snitch on my budget. 

Looking for a great appetizer when guests are coming over? Look no further, as these patties can be made up in no time and are absolutely delectable.  

Another thing, I won’t be discarding my leftover salmon anymore as making these patties out of your baked or cooked salmon gives this delicious recipe. 

You have free reign to serve it the way you want. Serve it either as a main course with light dipping and roasted veggies or salads. It can also be served best as a salad or a side course. 

Salmon is loaded with heart-friendly omega-3 fatty acids and also rejuvenates your neurons after an exhausted day of working.

So workaholics or lazy souls get ready with us to embark on this exciting journey to learn this delicious recipe of salmon cakes, the ingredients making it an absolute delight, serving and storage tips, and why you will love it.

Ingredients In Salmon Cakes

Let’s get a breakdown of the Ingredients added to salmon cakes making it an absolute delicacy.

Cooked Salmon

You can go for either fresh or cooked salmon. Although indulging in fresh one guarantees robust and increased flavor. But if you are running short on time then this cooked salmon is a great option.

Canola Oil

To keep your fat intake in check, we’ll use vegetable oil instead of butter or animal fat.

Veggies

We will add fresh cilantro, and red onions to give a fresh and perfect crunch to our patties.

Binders

The almond flour that is usually used for coating patties and eggs acts as great binders.

Chinese Five-spice Powder

Want some heat? This Chinese five-spice powder consisting of star anise,  cloves, fennel seeds, Sichuan peppercorn, and cinnamon imparts a strong flavor.

Low Sodium Soy Sauce

Scared of getting high on Sodium? Don’t worry we will use low-sodium soy sauce here. If you want a gluten-free alternative,  then Tamari and Coconut aminos are best. 

You can add any topping or dip along with your patties. 

Why You Will Love Salmon Cakes?

There could be multiple reasons for falling in love with salmon cakes, here’s why I’m a sucker for this recipe:

No Breadcrumbs Overpowering Salmon 

It doesn’t necessarily need breadcrumbs like all the patties, you can coat them with almond flour and it will impart a great nutty flavor without overpowering the salmon taste.

Perfect Flavor

As I’m using cooked salmon, the salmon patties taste ravishing with all the intense flavors taking you to new heights of happiness.

Minimum Prep Time

These salmon cakes can be easily stored in the freezer or refrigerator and allow you to have your meals at your fingertips with no excessive prep time. 

Serving Suggestions With Salmon Cakes

Salmon cakes are a great appetizer and can be eaten alone, but if you want to pair it up with any of the side meals, here’s we have some recommendations for you: 

• Salmon cakes goes perfectly well with fresh, bright salad with a light dressing. You can serve it along chopped salad with avocado dressing, and Japanese spinach salad. 

• Serve it along with any of your favorite green veggies salads whether it’s Kale, Spinach, or bok choy if you want some Asian touch.

• You can even serve it with corn salsa chipotle. Salmon with corn? It may not be your typical combo but believe me it tastes good or maybe I’m a bit biased with sweet corn. 

• Your salmon cakes would even taste good with any of your favorite dipping or tartar sauce.

• I’m particularly down for wholesome meals so serving along with grain bowls or rice bowls can be your best shot at having lunches and dinners to get you throughout the week.

• You can even serve it with Quinoa Bowl or some roasted veggies.

These are my top picks, you can choose any other of your liking but I’ll recommend you choose which needs less prep time and is healthy.

How To Store Salmon Cakes?

• Wondering if there’s any appropriate way to store your salmon cakes? Yes, you can easily store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and it will stay fine for 3-4 days.

• If your temperature remains consistent,  storing in the refrigerator will stretch to a whole week without any change in taste.

• Planning to freeze these patties? That’s definitely possible, but make sure these salmon cakes are properly cooled before you freeze them. Make sure you are putting butter paper in between patties to avoid sticking.

• Reheating can be the biggest pet peeve when it comes to salmon cakes, so just keep a wet paper towel on the patties when you reheat in the microwave or just splash some water on the top of refrigerated/frozen patties.

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