Stove Top Salmon Patties Fish Cakes Recipe

Flaky salmon patties made easy! This recipe uses a clever stuffing mix shortcut for incredibly flavorful and crispy fish cakes, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying weekend brunch.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 291.7 kcal
Protein 38g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Stove Top Salmon Patties Fish Cakes

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How to Make Stove Top Salmon Patties Fish Cakes

  1. Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup stuffing mix, ½ cup water, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 (14.75 ounce) can of salmon (drained), ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, and ½ cup finely chopped onion.
  3. Gently mix all ingredients until well combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Shape the salmon mixture into 4 patties, approximately ¾ inch thick.
  5. Add the patties to the preheated skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Flip carefully using a spatula.
  6. Serve immediately. Garnish with fresh dill or lemon wedges (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

19g

Carbs

8g