Keto Salmon Cakes

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  • prep time

    prep time

    5 min

  • cook time

    cook time

    16 min

  • ready time

    ready time

    21 min

Keto Salmon Cakes

39 ratings

These salmon cakes are delicious and work well on top of any salad for extra protein or eaten plain as a snack. Log multiple cakes as they fit into your meal plan!

  • Net Carbs

    0.2 g

  • Fiber

    0.1 g

  • Total Carbs

    0.3 g

  • Protein

    9.9 g

  • Fats

    7 g

104 cals

Keto Salmon Cakes

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Ingredients

  • Canned Salmon

    Canned Salmon

    14 ounce

  • Raw Egg

    Raw Egg

    1 large

  • Mayo

    Mayo

    3 tablespoon

  • Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton

    Coarse Kosher Salt by Morton

    ¾ tsp

  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper

    ¼ teaspoon

  • Parsley, Dried

    Parsley, Dried

    ¾ teaspoon

  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder

    ¾ teaspoon

  • Garlic Powder

    Garlic Powder

    ½ teaspoon

  • Avocado Oil

    Avocado Oil

    1 tablespoon

Recipe Steps

steps 5

21 min

  • Step 1

    Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
    Step 1
  • Step 2

    Mix until well combined.
    Step 2
  • Step 3

    Heat a medium nonstick skillet over high heat until hot. Add ½ of the avocado oil and heat for a few seconds until hot. Then using a 1 oz cookie scoop drop the salmon onto the skillet making sure the mounds are not touching. Turn the heat down to medium-high heat and cook for about 2 minutes on the first side until nicely golden brown.
    Step 3
  • Step 4

    Flip the cakes and gently press them with a spatula to slightly flatten them, then cook on the second side until nicely browned about 2 minutes. You may have to cook the cakes in two batches depending on the size of your skillet.
    Step 4
  • Step 5

    Remove to a paper towel lined plate until ready to serve. Serve hot!
    Step 5

Comments 31

  • Katie0317

    Katie0317 4 days ago

    These can't be anything more than a tablespoon in size, and just used as an appetizer. 10 servings out of a 14 oz can????? It certainly isn't a "meal".

    • PickFit23

      PickFit23 6 days ago

      Has anyone used fresh salmon for this in place of canned?

      • JuneBugLori2025

        JuneBugLori2025 8 months ago

        Well I added two tablespoons of almond flour, teaspoon of onion and oregano, but also sprinkled magic salmon seasoning on them too; and these are great! Blew it on the avocado oil also but fried them in coconut oil

        • FantasticKetone175456

          FantasticKetone175456 a year ago

          I like to add some chopped onion or shallot to the mixture and serve with dill relish and mayo

          • YodieP

            YodieP a year ago

            These are great and will work well during the week! I reduced the salt to 1/4 t. and crumbled 1 slice of keto bread into the mixture (as a binder), otherwise made as directed. Yum!

            • JohnnyWalker86

              JohnnyWalker86 3 years ago

              Crushed pork rinds are keto and make a great binder…holds together well.

              • FantasticKetone175456

                FantasticKetone175456 a year ago

                I like that Idea

            • Queery

              Queery 4 years ago

              I've made these twice now with minor modifications; I didn't add the spices beyond (Smoke n Sanity low fodmap) garlic salt + pepper, and didn't add nearly as much "garlic" salt as the recipe called for kosher salt. My canned salmon wasn't unsalted, and I think that's what messed up the reviewers who complained about saltiness... anyway, the first time they were good but a little too moist. Tonight I added a tablespoon of psyllium husk, and that helped them stay together with less effort in the pan and the texture is great. I'll definitely be making these often.

              • FantasticKetone175456

                FantasticKetone175456 a year ago

                Right ,with the mayo and egg you need a binder. Pork rind crumbs would work

            • PropitiousCauliflower445694

              PropitiousCauliflower445694 4 years ago

              YUM! I used tuna instead of salmon, and coconut oil instead of avacado oil. I also used curry powder instead of mustard powder. Super delicious!!

              • UpbeatRadish836315

                UpbeatRadish836315 4 years ago

                We love them! Thank you easy!!! Did put salt in them.

                • FabulousKetone567985

                  FabulousKetone567985 4 years ago

                  Way, way, Way too salty!!!!! I’m thinking it must be a typo on the recipe. Who needs more salt with canned salmon? I followed the recipe before I tasted yuck! I didn’t realize canned salmon was already salty. This recipe is probably good as long as you don’t add the salt.

                  • FantasticKetone175456

                    FantasticKetone175456 a year ago

                    Could be the brand of salmon you used, also you have to drain it , use the brand that does not have bones or skin

                • UnbelievableCauliflower227635

                  UnbelievableCauliflower227635 4 years ago

                  You can bread these make them in a Patti then coat with raw scrambled egg then coat with almond flour fry in oil

                  • FantasticKetone175456

                    FantasticKetone175456 a year ago

                    Maybe coat with panko

                • josie0695

                  josie0695 5 years ago

                  Step 1 says to combine ALL ingredients in a mixing bowl, but I think it means all ingredients EXCEPT the oil. (Maybe I'm the only one who took step 1 literally? Haha)[

                  • Vikki

                    Vikki 4 years ago

                    I did the same thing!!!! Learned to read the entire recipe and the comments!!!!

                • NVKC

                  NVKC 5 years ago

                  This is a great recipe! I added some chili and cayenne pepper and used coconut oil to fry in. They came out fabulous.

                  • SuieA

                    SuieA 4 years ago

                    That sounds like a really great idea, thanks!

                • Schwabbie

                  Schwabbie 5 years ago

                  Where have these been my whole life, I love them. I only used the oil for frying and I will cut the salt to 1/2 tsp next time.

                  • charsuzy

                    charsuzy 5 years ago

                    Delish!

                    • StupendousCauliflower952778

                      StupendousCauliflower952778 5 years ago

                      Delicious and easy!

                      • SuperArugula465683

                        SuperArugula465683 5 years ago

                        Delicious

                        • Terrbear62

                          Terrbear62 5 years ago

                          Absolutely delicious! Served with sour cream... so easy and quick...one of the best recipes I've tried on Keto

                          • VenusJewel829

                            VenusJewel829 5 years ago

                            Could I sub cream cheese for the mayo?

                            • Lesa

                              Lesa 4 years ago

                              I would

                          • MirthfulAvocado451816

                            MirthfulAvocado451816 5 years ago

                            So makes 10 only eat one ??

                            • Terrbear62

                              Terrbear62 5 years ago

                              Serving sizes 1 and 1/2 but because there are zero carbs you could eat three or four no problem fat content is great and calories isn't that much

                          • CourtTheKetoQueen

                            CourtTheKetoQueen 5 years ago

                            These are literally SOOO good! My mother in law and I cannot stop eating them! They taste delicious 😍

                            • Divakdenise

                              Divakdenise 5 years ago

                              Can I use fresh salmon?

                              • Cvmarii

                                Cvmarii a year ago

                                That’s my question as well. I will be trying this recipe today.