Description
Crispy on the outside, tender and savory on the inside, these golden salmon cakes with spinach and feta are a quick, delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 can (14–15 oz) salmon, drained and flaked (or 2 fresh salmon fillets, cooked and flaked)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (plus extra for coating)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil or butter, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flaked salmon, spinach, feta, breadcrumbs, green onions, egg, garlic, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 8 small patties (2–3 inches in diameter). Coat each patty lightly with extra breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the salmon cakes for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden and heated through.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with lemon wedges, and optionally with salad or tzatziki sauce.
Notes
- Add 1 tsp of fresh dill or parsley for extra flavor.
- For a healthier option, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Make ahead by prepping the patties and refrigerating them up to 24 hours before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cakes
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: salmon cakes, golden salmon patties, spinach and feta salmon cakes, Mediterranean fish cakes, healthy salmon patties