Healthier Salmon Cakes with Lime Dill Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these flavorful and nutritious Healthier Salmon Cakes with Lime Dill Sauce. Made with flaked cooked salmon, protein-packed Greek yogurt, and whole wheat breadcrumbs, these golden, crispy patties are a wholesome twist on the classic recipe. Infused with fresh parsley, red onion, and Dijon mustard, each bite bursts with vibrant flavor, while a zesty lime dill sauce provides a refreshing, tangy finish. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for a healthy meal that doesn't sacrifice taste. Serve these versatile salmon cakes with a crisp salad, roasted veggies, or your favorite grains for a satisfying and balanced dinner the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams cooked salmon (flaked)
- 120 grams plain Greek yogurt
- 100 grams breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat)
- 1 large egg
- 1 small red onion (finely diced)
- 30 grams fresh parsley (chopped)
- 15 grams Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 10 grams fresh dill (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked salmon, 60 grams of Greek yogurt, breadcrumbs, egg, red onion, parsley, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated.
Using your hands, form the mixture into 8 evenly sized patties, about 2 centimeters thick. Place them on a plate and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, place the salmon cakes in the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd. Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
While the salmon cakes are cooking, prepare the lime dill sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 60 grams of Greek yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, and fresh dill until smooth.
Serve the salmon cakes warm with a dollop of the lime dill sauce on top and your choice of fresh greens, roasted vegetables, or rice on the side.
Enjoy this healthy and flavorful dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1734 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.6 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.4 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 484 mg | 161% | |
| Sodium | 2612 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.2 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 123.0 g | 246% | |
| Vitamin D | 58.3 mcg | 292% | |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2419 mg | 51% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
