Easy Salmon Cakes Recipe | Simple Nourished Living (2024)

FAQs

What makes salmon cakes fall apart? ›

If you add too much egg, for instance, or the canned fish isn't properly drained, the mixture will be too wet and the cakes will fall apart. Too many breadcrumbs, on the other hand, will make your cakes dry and crumbly.

You can use wheat flour, oat flour or mashed potatoes egg substitute for binder in salmon patties. Replace each egg with 1/3 cup of flour or mashed potato.

What sides are good with Salmon Patties/Salmon Cakes? I love to serve fresh salmon cakes with an easy salad or even a bagged salad. I also love to serve it with quick grilled asparagus. I think they would also be delicious with my Oven Baked Rice w Asparagus & my Summer Cucumber Balsamic Pasta Salad.

These golden brown cakes are a flavorful change from baked fillets and a great way to convince kids that they like fish even when it is not in “finger” form. Canned salmon is full of protein, B vitamins, vitamin D and heart-healthy Omega 3 fatty acids, making it an excellent pantry staple.

If they fall apart, they're not of the right consistency. Being either too dry or too wet will cause it. If they are too dry, adding a touch of water will help and if they are too wet, dredge them in flour or add a little flour to the mix.

Cooking the salmon patties at too high a temperature or for too short a time can result in a mushy interior. Is canned salmon good for you? Canned salmon has great health benefits! It's high in protein, rich in omega-3 heart healthy fats, high in potassium and B vitamins…just to name a few.

No breadcrumbs are needed: Instead, I use a small amount of almond flour. It adds a lovely nuttiness, and doesn't overpower the salmon flavor the way breadcrumbs can often do. If I'm making salmon patties, I surely want them to taste like salmon and not bread!

Apparently, the proteins present in milk can bind to the fatty acids that have been exposed to air and give salmon its fishy odor or taste and mitigate them to be more neutral. (Fishiness is caused by the oxidation of fatty acids.)

Ground flax seeds

One of the most popular egg substitutes in vegan baking is a flax egg. This is made by combining ground (not whole) flax seeds with water and leaving to sit for 15 minutes until the mixture becomes thick, almost the same consistency as a regular egg.

What are some good side dishes to serve with grilled salmon fillets? Sugar snap peas, green beans, broccoli,cheesy parmesan broccoli, grilled zucchini, asparagus. Mushroom rice pilaf, roasted garlic potatoes, mash potatoes, risotto, lemon butter pasta!

What is salmon cake made of? ›

Salmon patties, or salmon cakes, are wonderfully easy to make. You make salmon patties with just a base of canned salmon, shredded bread (or breadcrumbs or even saltines), chopped onion, and egg to bind it all into patties. Then, these salmon cakes are quickly fried.

These fishcakes are packed full of flavour and can be eaten hot or cold. We've used sweet potatoes instead of white potato as they're an excellent source of vitamin A which we need for healthy eyes. Salmon is rich in healthy fats which helps to lower cholesterol levels and reduce your risk of heart disease.

Asparagus contains potassium, an important nutrient for keeping your heart, bones, kidneys and nerves functioning and healthy. You may be surprised to learn that this stalky vegetable also consists of a compound called asparaptine, which may help improve blood flow, in turn lowering blood pressure.

In addition to reducing blood pressure, the omega-3 fats in salmon helps to lower triglycerides. High triglycerides are associated with high bad cholesterol and low good cholesterol. Eat salmon, reduce your blood pressure and enjoy life. It's that simple!

Some chill time and alone time

According to Every Last Bite, once you've whipped up your tuna cake mixture and formed 'em into patties, instead of heading to the stovetop, chill them in the fridge for about 20 minutes, or in the freezer for 5 minutes if you're in a pinch.

Your recipe is out of balance. Too much sugar, fat or liquid or not enough flour. Or you could be opening your oven before the cake is set and the cake is falling at that point.

HOW DO YOU MAKE SURE FISH CAKES DON'T FALL APART? The key to making sure fish cakes don't fall apart is limiting the moisture. Make sure your mashed potatoes are relatively dry and leave some lumps to provide texture.

Use Salmon WITH the Skin On

Keeping the skin on salmon makes it easier to flip, as the salmon is less likely to fall apart (also recommended for Instant Pot Salmon). Making pan seared salmon with skin insulates it and makes it more difficult to overcook.