Description
Crispy Salmon Cakes with Lemon Herb Sauce are a flavorful dish featuring a crispy exterior and tender salmon inside, complemented by a zesty lemon herb sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 grams (about 1 pound) fresh salmon fillet, cooked and flaked
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crispiness)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil for frying
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as parsley and dill), finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon by cooking it until fully cooked, then let it cool and flake it into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the flaked salmon, breadcrumbs, chopped green onions, dill, lemon zest, eggs, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into patties, about 1 inch thick and 3 inches in diameter, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the salmon patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Swap Greek yogurt for sour cream if desired.
- Try adding spices like paprika or cayenne for a kick.
- Use canned salmon or tuna as a convenient alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: salmon cakes, crispy salmon, lemon herb sauce, seafood recipe