Salmon Cakes with Olives, Lemon & Dill
Studded with briny olives, bright lemon zest and a touch of dill, this healthy, easy salmon cake recipe is perfect for dinner and for freezing. Whether you serve the salmon cakes on a bun like a burger with lettuce and tomato or paired with a mixed green salad, try a dollop of reduced-fat mayo mixed with lemon juice on top.
Servings
8 servings, 1 salmon cake each
Prep Time
30 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Ingredients
- 4scallions, quartered
- 1/2cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 3tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh dill or thyme
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/2teaspoon salt
- 1/2teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 1/2pounds wild salmon, skinned and cut into 2-inch chunks
- 4teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Instructions
- Place scallions, olives and dill (or thyme) in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in lemon zest, salt and pepper.
- Working in 3 or 4 batches, pulse salmon just 2 or 3 times to finely chop, but not puree. Add the chopped salmon to the bowl; gently mix until combined. (Alternatively, finely chop salmon, scallions, olives and herbs by hand before combining with lemon zest, salt and pepper.) Divide the mixture into 8 patties, about 3 inches in diameter and 3/4 inch thick. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes (or up to 2 hours) before cooking.
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 4 salmon cakes and cook until browned on both sides and just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes total. Repeat with the remaining oil and salmon cakes.
Tips
Prepare through Step 3, cool completely, then wrap airtight and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat at 450°F for 20 minutes or wrap in a paper towel and microwave for 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 8 servings, 1 salmon cake each)
| Calories | 214kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrate Total | 2g |
| Total Sugars | 0g |
| Added Sugars | 0g |
| Fiber | 1g |
| Total Fat | 10g |
| Saturated Fat | 2g |
| Mono Saturated Fat | 5g |
| Cholesterol | 66mg |
| Sodium | 339mg |
| Protein | 29g |
| Potassium | 551mg |
| Calcium | 66mg |
| Folate | 21mcg |
| Omega-3 | 1g |
| Vitamin E | 2mg |
| Zinc | 1mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 10mg |
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