Salmon is one of my favorite foods, but I have always HATED Salmon Cakes. (I feel much the same about crab cakes.)
I could never really put my finger on why I disliked them so much. THEN, I realized how much filler typical recipes add to both salmon and crab cakes!
No wonder I didn’t like them. I wasn’t getting much Salmon or Crab at all!!!!
We are talking Salmon and Crab Cakes here, not pancakes!! Fillers are not that necessary!
Also, I follow a very specific lifestyle. I don’t eat added sugar. I rarely eat grains, and I avoid wheat like the plague. You see wheat and my digestive tract don’t play nice together. I am sure you can understand.
SO!! Being the determined person that I am, I set out to make a Salmon Cake I could enjoy! One with loads of fresh Salmon instead of cheap fillers! Fillers!!!! BLECK!
I posted this photo of my creation in one of my favorite groups on FB, and I got a TON of requests for the recipe. Here is my issue I don’t always write down every recipe I create. WHOOPS!
Which means I had to go back to my kitchen and figure out how I made my first batch of delicious Salmon Cakes. OH DARN! Right?
After some delightful testing and sampling, I have a solid recipe for you to share and enjoy!!! Or you can keep it all to yourself. I will not judge!
Paleo Salmon Cakes
Ingredients
- 1 lb raw Salmon fillet deboned & roughly chopped
- 1 C Roasted Sweet Potato roughly chopped with some smashed
- 1 Large Egg beaten
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Cooking fat
- Lemon and dill optional
Instructions
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In a large bowl mix together potatoes, salmon, egg, and Salt & pepper.
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In a skillet or large pan over medium-low, heat about 1T cooking fat.
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Form lumpy patties using the salmon mixture, place in preheated pan and cook 5-10 minutes on each side.
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Serve with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing and mixed greens.
Recipe Notes
Each cake will be delicate, remember to use caution when flipping and when removing them from the pan.
I used leftover roasted sweet potatoes for this recipe. Add about 25 minutes of cook time to roast the potatoes.
ENJOY!!
BB,
I’ve actually made these and they’re delicious. Of course I added Old Bay!
Have any of you tried this with canned salmon? Salmon is crazy priced where I live. Going to try it using canned…will let you know my results..thanks for the share 🙂
Yes, please try it with what you have available to you. Let me know how it turns out!
BB,
Leandra