Easy Salmon Cakes (Gluten Free)

Delicious, flavorful, and easy salmon cakes that are crispy, juicy, and loved by both adults and kids! Made with healthy and simple ingredients, they are fantastic with homemade tartar sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time18

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Keyword: easy salmon cakes, gluten free salmon cakes

Servings: servings

Ingredients

1 lb Wild Alaskan Company salmon filet $30 off your first box with code: JEANCHOI
1 cup pork panko or ground up pork rinds, divided (use regular panko breadcrumbs, if not gluten free)
3 tbsp mayonnaise use vegan mayo to make this recipe egg free
Juice from 1/2 lemon
1 tsp dijon mustard
3 green onions sliced thinly
1 tbsp dill chopped
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp paprika
Avocado oil or any neutral flavored oil
1 batch homemade tartar sauce

Instructions

If your salmon has skin, remove it. Chop the salmon until finely diced.
Add to a large bowl, along with 1/4 cup pork panko, mayo, lemon juice, dijon mustard, green onions, dill, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir together until combined.
In a separate shallow bowl, add 3/4 cup of of the remaining pork panko.
Using a 1/4 cup ice cream scoop or a measuring cup, scoop and pack the salmon mixture tightly then shape into patties about 1 inch thick. Roll in the pork panko mixture until covered on all sides. Repeat until you have 8 cakes.
Add a thin layer of avocado oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Working in batches, place the salmon cakes down in a single layer. Pan fry for 2 minutes on each side until both sides are golden brown and crisp. You can reduce to medium heat as you cook if the salmon cakes are getting too browned.
Repeat with the remaining salmon cakes.
Serve warm, with homemade tartar sauce.

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Notes

Expert Tips

- You can use pre-ground salmon if you can find it. I know Wild Alaskan Company offers this cut from time to time.

- Air Fryer Version: You can also air fry these salmon cakes. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F, then spray both sides with cooking spray. Cook for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.

- If you want to serve these as salmon burgers, I would shape them into bigger patties so you have 6 total. Cook them the same way, and serve in buns with your favorite toppings.

- You can turn these into crab cakes by substituting salmon with lunch crab meat.

Serving Tips

Serve these with a side of potatoes or rice, with vegetables like a green salad of steamed broccoli.

Storage Tips

- These easy salmon cakes are best enjoyed fresh. If you do have leftovers, store them in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

- To freeze, place fully cooked patties in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for an hour. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or airtight container, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator, then reheat to serve.

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