Easy Baked Salmon Cakes (Salmon Patties)

Easy Baked Salmon Cakes (Salmon Patties)

These tender fish cakes make a quick and easy pantry meal when you haven't planned ahead for dinner. Recipe updated slightly to ensure moistness in June 2021.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 18

Servings

Calories 185kcal

Author Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

14.5 ounce can wild salmon (drained of liquid)
2 eggs
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or cheddar cheese)
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Panko-style breadcrumbs

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat or parchment paper.
Add all ingredients except the Panko breadcrumbs to a bowl. Use clean hands to work into a uniform batter. (The salmon will likely have bones. Just crush them up with your fingers as you mix the batter.) You can also mix this in a food processor if you prefer.
Spread the Panko breadcrumbs onto a plate.
Using 1/4 cup of the batter at a time, form into patties. Press both sides into the breadcrumbs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature with relish, ketchup, or mayonnaise.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days and reheat for about 6-8 minutes in a 375 degree oven or for 15-30 seconds in the microwave.

Notes

To make ahead: Bake, let cool, and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Warm in a 375 degree oven to 8-10 minutes or until warmed through.
You can use canned tuna instead of salmon.
Use a food processor to blend the mixture into a uniform batter that easily holds together.
Leave any bones in the mixture to add calcium. (They blend right in.)
Try topping them with a little mayo and a little ketchup. Maybe add in some pickles. The combination of flavors is seriously good!
Serve with simple sides of a favorite grain, veggie, or fruit. Or serve on small rolls as salmon burgers.
Use any canned wild salmon packed in water. You can opt for one without added salt to limit that if you want.
Gluten-free: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs.

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