Appetizer

Maria’s Famous Salmon Cakes

Easy and versatile these salmon cakes are a staple in our house.

Posted

6/14/23

Level

Easy

Cook

30 mins

Serving

6

Easy and versatile these salmon cakes are a staple in our house. Use fresh, leftover cooked, canned salmon or a combination. Serve with your favorite homemade tartare sauce and hope for leftovers for lunch the next day…

Recipe:

  • 1 1/2 lbs (.68kg) salmon, diced

  • 3/4 cup (135g)cooked quinoa

  • 1/4 cup (25g) finely diced onion 

  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 

  • Juice of half a lemon

  • 1 cup (60g) Panko breadcrumbs 

  • 11/2 teaspoons salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 eggs, beaten 

  • Oil for frying

  • Serve with homemade tartar sauce and lemon wedges

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