Paleo Savory Salmon Cakes
Elevate your weeknight dinner with these Paleo Savory Salmon Cakes – a deliciously healthy twist on a classic comfort food. Made with fresh salmon fillets, almond flour, and a blend of zesty lemon, Dijon mustard, and aromatic garlic, these protein-packed patties are grain-free and perfect for those following a Paleo lifestyle. The key to their irresistible flavor lies in the simple yet thoughtful combination of fresh parsley, green onions, and a touch of seasoning, creating a dish that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful. These salmon cakes are quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish, and are pan-fried to crispy perfection in olive oil. Serve them hot alongside crisp greens or enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauce for a satisfying, low-carb meal that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillets
- 0.5 cup almond flour
- 2 large eggs
- 3 stalks green onions
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Begin by preparing the fresh salmon. Remove any skin and bones, and cut the salmon fillets into large chunks.
Place the salmon chunks in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Be careful not to over-process; you want the salmon to maintain some texture.
Chop the green onions finely and mince the garlic cloves. Also, chop the fresh parsley.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped salmon, almond flour, eggs, green onions, parsley, minced garlic, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined. If the mixture seems too wet, you can add a little more almond flour.
Using your hands, form the mixture into 8 evenly-sized patties. Press them firmly to ensure they hold together.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, carefully place the salmon cakes in the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Transfer the cooked salmon cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to remove any excess oil.
Serve the Paleo salmon cakes hot, with a side of fresh greens or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1558 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.1 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 649 mg | 216% | |
| Sodium | 1921 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 139.5 g | 279% | |
| Vitamin D | 44.0 mcg | 220% | |
| Calcium | 289 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1868 mg | 40% | |
*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.
