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Healthy Salmon Cakes

Healthy Salmon Cakes

Healthy Salmon Cakes · ready in 18 min · 4 servings · 210 kcal per serving · easy · 10 ingredients

Tender, flaky salmon cakes with fresh herbs and a lightly crisp exterior, offering bright, savory flavors that feel fresh yet satisfying. These wholesome patties are delicious hot from the pan or chilled for an easy protein-rich meal.

Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
18 min
Serves
4
kcal
210
Difficulty
easy
AmericanMediterraneanMain dishesMeal prepQuick (30 min or less)High-protein (25 g+)Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

Ingredients · 4 servings

  • 450 gRed salmon
  • 60 gOats
  • 120 gFat-free ricotta cheese
  • 10 gChives, fresh
  • 5 gDill, fresh
  • 5 gCilantro, fresh
  • 4 gKosher salt
  • 1 gPepper
  • 1Egg white
  • 5 mlNon-stick cooking spray

Equipment

stovetop, cutting board, mixing bowl, serving plate, skillet, spatula, wooden spoon

Instructions

  1. Mix ingredients

    Combine red salmon, oats, fat-free ricotta cheese, chives, dill, cilantro, kosher salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl using a spoon. · 5 min

    What to look for: mixture evenly combined

  2. Adjust texture

    Check the mixture; add a little more oats if it feels too soft, or mix in one egg white if it seems too dry. · 2 min

    What to look for: mixture holds together but is moist

  3. Form cakes

    Divide the salmon mixture evenly and shape it into compact, palm-sized cakes. · 3 min

    What to look for: uniform round cakes

  4. Pan cook cakes

    Spray a non-stick skillet with cooking spray, heat over medium heat, and cook the salmon cakes until golden on both sides. · 8 min

    When it is done: Salmon is done when the centers are opaque and reach 63°C or 145°F.

  5. Serve cakes

    Transfer the salmon cakes to plates and serve warm or chilled, as desired. · 1 min

    What to look for: cakes plated and ready

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal210
Protein28 g
Carbohydrates12 g
of which sugars1 g
Fat3 g
of which saturated1 g
Fibre2 g
Sodium420 mg

Nutri-ScoreA

Allergens

Contains: fish, milk, eggs

Storage and reheating

  • Fridge: up to 3 days
  • Freezer: yes, up to 2 months

Ingredient substitutions

Red salmon

  • canned pink salmon: Drain well and remove skin and bones if needed.

Oats

  • almond flour: Creates a richer, slightly denser cake.

Fat-free ricotta cheese

  • low-fat cottage cheese: Blend until smooth for best texture.

Chives

  • green onions: Use only the green tops for lower FODMAP.

Dill

  • parsley: Adds freshness without strong flavor.

Cilantro

  • flat-leaf parsley: Use fresh for best color and aroma.

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