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Salmon Cakes

This recipe comes to me from my friend Bruni who have received many great recipe from. She serves them with a curry mango dip, but they are great on their own as well. You can add so many things to change up the flavors, like finely chopped red pepper, chopped parsley, thyme, etc. With your imagination it can keep the flavours interesting.
  • 2- 7 oz cans of Salmon or Tuna drained, remove bones
  • 1/3 c. bread crumbs (she uses about a cup or so of mashed potatoes since they follow a gluten free diet) I have even used left over stuffing if I have it
  • 2 chopped green onions
  • 1 t. dill weed or 1 T. fresh dill
  • 1  T. lemon juice
  • 1 egg
  • 1 T. mayonnaise
  • salt and pepper to taste.
  • 1 c. grated cheese (optional)
  1. Mix together well and form into little patties. 
  2. Brown in a Teflon frying pan with about one tablespoon olive oil. About 3-4 minutes per side. If you make them burger size they make a good patty on a bun. A very nice change from a regular hamburger. My family really enjoys them. 
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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 15, 2009 at 6:42 AM

    Sounds great, but where's the mango dip recipe?

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  2. SaraApril 15, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    Oh these sound wonderful...I've been making salmon patties from the Mennonite Treasury cookbook for years, but like the little additions in this recipe...will definitely give a try.

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  3. charlotte mgccApril 15, 2009 at 9:29 AM

    ananymous.......curry mango dip is a mix. curry dip is from epicure, and then she adds mango chitney.
    tadah....curry mango dip.

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  4. AnnelieseApril 15, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    I've never made these. I like the idea of barbequeing them.

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  5. Bev KApril 15, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Charlotte, this must be a case of great minds thinking alike. I'd just finished scheduling a post for Crab Cakes and then checked to see what was on today's post. So now there will be two options for dinner from the cupboard.

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  6. jancdApril 15, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    My family also considered these a treat and I smiled and knew what a low cost treat it actually is!! We always used crushed cracker crumbs instead of breadcrumbs, grated onion, and a little less mayonaise. Quick and delicious.

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  7. BettyApril 15, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    I've never made salmon cakes..I'd sure love to try them with the curry mango dip.

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  8. KathyApril 15, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    This was my husband's favorite as a child. I'll have to give a try!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Lovella ♥April 15, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    Charlotte, my mil often made salmon cakes with her home canned salmon . .what a tasty economical treat.

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  10. UnknownApril 15, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    I have made these using corn flour (I am also gluten free) and they turn out great. I never thought of using mashed potatoes but that sounds great.

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  11. TrishApril 16, 2009 at 5:20 AM

    These sound good. Never tried tuna or salmon cakes...only crab cakes but hey....there are two cans of tuna calling out an expiry date in my fridge and this sounds good! Thanks for the recipe Charlotte.

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  12. gailApril 16, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    Hello Charlotte,

    These sound really delicious. I will try them tonight.
    Thankyou so much for the effort you you all put into this site.

    Blessings Gail

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  13. Judy April 16, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    I had full intentions of trying this recipe today...but had two grands here who wrinkled up their nose at fish. But they sound wonderful with mango-curry salsa...and I plan to try them soon.

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  14. gailApril 17, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    Hello again Charlotte,

    I made these last night for dinner and they were so good. A real winner. Thank you again.

    Blessings Gail

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  15. Anne/kqApril 18, 2009 at 4:16 AM

    I have fond memories of my mom's tuna cakes growing up-- but these look even better! Yum.

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  16. Ross4TeflonApril 20, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    Charlotte - thanks for recommending a Teflon frying pan in your process. I represent DuPont and try to share great recipes and uses for Teflon online. If you are interested in some recipes or ideas for the blog, drop me an email and I can point you in the right direction. Thanks! Cheers, Ross.

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    This recipe was GREAT! Even my daughter, who is not a big fan of seafood, loved them. To make them go a bit farther I added a can if tuna as well as some roasted red pepper.

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