Description
Delicious and easy-to-make salmon cakes featuring tender chunks of salmon combined with almond flour, fresh herbs, and lemon zest, pan-fried to golden perfection. Perfect served with tartar sauce and lemon wedges for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb salmon (skin removed and cut into chunks)
- ½ cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 green onions, finely minced
- 1 large egg
- Zest from ½ lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Serving
- Lemon wedges
- Minced parsley
- Tartar sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon Mixture: Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the salmon, almond flour, parsley, salt, pepper, green onions, egg, and lemon zest in your food processor. Pulse several times until the salmon is mixed but still chunky, taking care not to over-process to avoid a paste-like texture.
- Form the Patties: Transfer the mixture to a bowl and mix well by hand. Shape the salmon mixture into eight evenly sized patties and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate them uncovered for 30 minutes to help them set.
- Heat the Pan: Warm the olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat, ensuring the oil is hot before adding the patties for a crispy exterior.
- Cook the Salmon Cakes: Add the salmon cakes to the pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes on one side until golden brown. Carefully flip each patty and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes on the other side until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Plate the salmon cakes and garnish with minced parsley and lemon wedges. Serve alongside tartar sauce for dipping to enhance the flavor.
Notes
- Be careful not to over-process the salmon in the food processor; a chunky texture is key for good texture in the cakes.
- Chilling the patties before cooking helps them hold together better during frying.
- You can use fresh or leftover cooked salmon for this recipe.
- For a gluten-free option, almond flour is used instead of breadcrumbs.
- Adjust the seasoning according to taste, especially salt and pepper.
