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salmon sweet potato cakes over arugula with green sauce

Sweet Potato and Salmon Cakes

The easiest protein packed pantry meal that doesn't include any pasta! Super adaptable to whatever you have on hand.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Appetizer, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Salad, Sandwiches
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 3
Calories 294 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Salmon drained
  • 1 Sweet Potato mashed. Sub ¾ C canned pumpkin or butternut squash if necessary
  • ¾ C Panko or regular bread crumbs
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 tablespoon Mayonnaise
  • Kosher Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Add-ins of Choice read notes below
  • Flavored Mayonnaise of Choice

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl and mash together until uniform in consistency. Add any additional add ins as preferred.
  • Heat 1-2 tablespoon Oil in sauté pan over medium heat. When oil is shimmering, add salmon cake mix (portion into 6 for salmon cakes, or 3 for salmon burgers). Cook until golden brown and flip. Cook opposite side until golden.
  • Serve with salad or on a bun with flavored mayonnaise of choice. Enjoy!

Notes

These Salmon Sweet Potato Cakes are nearly infinitely adaptable! Here are some flavor combinations to try:
  • Asian Inspired: add 3 chopped scallions, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro. Serve with Sriracha Mayo or Sesame Mayo.
  • Mexican Inspired: add 3 chopped scallions, 1 teaspoon Cholula, 1 teaspoon taco seasoning. Serve with Peruvian Green Sauce or Chipotle Mayo.
  • Mediterranean Inspired: add 1 tablespoon minced onions, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 2 teaspoon rinsed chopped capers or cornichons. Serve with Garlic Mayo or Lemon Mayo.
TIP: To make flavored mayonnaise, a good rule of thumb is 1 teaspoon flavor (e.g. Sriracha, Sesame Oil, Chopped Chipotles in Adobo, Minced Garlic) per 2 tablespoon store bought mayonnaise. Add more mayo or seasoning depending on your personal flavor preference.
Serve as small patties with a side salad for more of a "crab cake" feel, or make larger patties to serve on burger buns as salmon burgers.
Nutrition information doesn't include any add-ins, sides or buns.

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 20gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 148mgSodium: 327mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10873IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cheap, Easy, Fast, Healthy, Seafood
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