Craving salmon? These lighter, better-for-you fried salmon patties are packed with flavor and nutrients, making them a perfect weeknight dinner. This recipe uses wholesome ingredients like almond flour, fresh cilantro and lemon to create a delicious and healthy twist on a classic dish. Fried in a small amount of coconut oil or avocado oil, these succulent salmon cakes thoroughly satisfy without leaving you feeling weighed down.

Wild Salmon Patties
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 96 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cans (12 oz.) wild Alaskan salmon wild Alaskan salmon
- 1-1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 scallions chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/4 jalapeño pepper chopped
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1/4 cup almond meal/flour
- 1 Tbsp. coconut oil or avocado oil, for frying
Instructions
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In bowl, mix together all ingredients except oil and use hands to form into 8 patties.
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In large frying pan over medium-low heat, heat coconut oil or avocado oil and arrange patties. Fry about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and slightly crispy.
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Serve with or over mixed greens, cabbage or kale.
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Top with aioli or favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Wild Salmon Patties
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 35mg12%
Sodium 173mg7%
Potassium 159mg5%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 0.3g0%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 97IU2%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 131mg13%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.