Easy Baked Salmon Cakes (Salmon Patties)

5 from 29 votes

Easy Baked Salmon Cakes (Salmon Patties)

These tender Salmon Cakes are easy, flavorful, and an affordable way to serve salmon to the whole family. Try over salad, grains, or tucked into a roll as a salmon burger.

Prep Time10

Cook Time18

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: - 8

Calories: 185kcal

Author: Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Baking Sheet

Ingredients

14.5 ounce can wild salmon (drained of liquid)
2 eggs
¼ cup cornmeal (or breadcrumbs)
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or cheddar cheese)
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
¼ cup Panko-style breadcrumbs (or regular 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. They are very rich in calcium so you want to leave them in but they are not noticeable in the final cakes.) 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.
(You can also pan fry in olive oil in a medium pan set over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes per side. Or air fry at 375 degrees F for about 12 minutes.)
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. Or mash well with a fork or potato masher.
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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