Native-Inspired Smoked Salmon Cakes
Flaky salmon cakes with a smoky flavor, perfect for a coastal-inspired appetizer or main course. This Scandinavian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers smoked salmon, mashed potatoes, scallions into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz smoked salmon
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 2 tbsp, finely chopped scallions
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, scallions, dill, egg, flour, breadcrumbs, and lemon juice. Mix until well incorporated.
- Step 2: Form mixture into 12 small patties, pressing firmly to shape.
- Step 3: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Step 4: Drain on paper towels and serve warm with a dollop of sour cream or aioli.
