Name: Salmon Potato Cakes
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1.5 cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed; 1 large egg white; 1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons drained capers, coarsely chopped; 1 scallion, trimmed and thinly sliced; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground pepper, to taste; 1 7-ounce can wild salmon, (see Ingredient Note), drained, picked over and flaked

Salmon Potato Cakes

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These crispy salmon potato cakes come together quickly when you use shortcut ingredients like canned salmon and frozen hash browns. Serve these cakes with your favorite dipping sauce or over a bed of leafy greens.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on October 13, 2021

Salmon Potato Cakes — Photo: Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Chelsea Zimmer / Kay Clarke

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 servings, cakes each

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Gluten-Free High-Protein Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ cups frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons drained capers, coarsely chopped
1 scallion, trimmed and thinly sliced
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 7-ounce can wild salmon, (see Ingredient Note), drained, picked over and flaked

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Partially mash potatoes in a bowl with a fork until they begin to hold together. Add salmon, egg white, mayonnaise, capers, scallion, salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into 4 cakes, each about 1/2 inch thick.
Heat oil in an ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon cakes and cook until browned on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully turn the cakes over with a spatula and transfer the pan to the oven. Bake until heated through and golden brown on the second side, 5 to 7 minutes.

Tips

Ingredient note: Wild-caught salmon from the Pacific (Alaska, California, Washington and Oregon) is considered the best choice for the environment. For more information, visit Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch (mbayaq.org/cr/seafoodwatch.asp).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

323	Calories
13g	Fat
31g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 323
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 31g	11%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 24g	49%
Total Fat 13g	16%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 65mg	22%
Vitamin A 96IU	2%
Vitamin C 14mg	16%
Folate 13mcg	3%
Sodium 762mg	33%
Calcium 183mg	14%
Iron 2mg	13%
Magnesium 22mg	5%
Potassium 501mg	11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.