Name: Crispy Salmon Cakes with Creamy Cucumber Salad
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 0.25 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 0.5 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning; 0.125 teaspoon ground pepper; 2 (5 ounce) cans boneless, skinless salmon, drained and flaked; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 0.25 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar or lemon juice; 0.75 teaspoon dried dill; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced; 0.25 cup thinly sliced red onion

Crispy Salmon Cakes with Creamy Cucumber Salad

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In this easy dinner recipe, convenient canned salmon is transformed into satisfying pan-seared salmon patties that are flavored with Old Bay seasoning. To round out the meal, these tasty patties get served alongside a refreshing creamy cucumber and red onion salad.

Sara Haas, RDN

Published on May 27, 2021

Crispy Salmon Cakes with Creamy Cucumber Salad — Photo: Carolyn Hodges

Active Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

High-Protein Low Carbohydrate Nut-Free Omega-3

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Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
¼ cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
2 (5 ounce) cans boneless, skinless salmon, drained and flaked
2 teaspoons olive oil
¼ cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar or lemon juice
¾ teaspoon dried dill
¼ teaspoon salt
1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
¼ cup thinly sliced red onion

Directions

Stir together egg, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Old Bay and pepper in a large bowl. Gently mix in salmon. Shape into 8 ¼-inch-thick patties.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook until browned on the bottom, about 6 minutes. Flip the patties and cook until browned and heated through, about 6 minutes more.
Meanwhile, whisk yogurt, mustard, vinegar (or lemon juice), dill and salt in a medium bowl. Add cucumber and onion and toss to combine.
Divide the salmon cakes and the cucumber salad among 4 plates.

To make ahead

Refrigerate patties (Step 1) for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

225	Calories
12g	Fat
8g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 patties & 3/4 cup salad
Calories 225
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 22g	44%
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 110mg	37%
Vitamin A 253IU	5%
Sodium 598mg	26%
Potassium 398mg	8%

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.