How to make easy and healthy salmon cakes

Follow along and learn how easy it is to make these budget friendly salmon patties that are tender, flaky and packed with flavor.

Recipe: Salmon Cakes

Ingredients

• 2 5oz cans of Salmon
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup finely chopped white onion
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 Tbsp. Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
• 1 tsp. Sriracha sauce (optional)
• Zest and juice of ½ lemon
• Pinch of salt (optional)
• ½ tsp. garlic powder
• ½ cup whole wheat bread crumbs or 1 cup of oats pulsed in blender or food processor until fine crumbs
• 3 Tbsp. avocado oil (or your preferred oil)

Instructions

1. Add the tuna or salmon to a large bowl. Stir in the onions and fresh parsley.
2. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the egg, yogurt or mayonnaise, Sriracha, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
3. Add the liquid mixture to the tuna mixture and stir together. Add the bread crumbs/ oats, and use your hands to combine and mix evenly.
4. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions, about ½ cup each. Shape into 4 patties, each about 1 inch thick. Heat the avocado oil (or your desired cooking oil) over medium heat. Using a spatula, gently lay the tuna or salmon patties in the pan, and cook until browned, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Serve warm.