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Grandma's Famous Salmon Cakes

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"This is a recipe for my Grandmother's famous salmon cakes. It is a family recipe that has been passed down through generations. Serve with macaroni and cheese or any other type of side dish." — JESS4UANDME

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Original recipe makes 4 servings Change Servings

1 (14.75 ounce) can salmon, drained and flaked
2 eggs, beaten
1 small onion, diced

1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

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Directions

Pick through the salmon and remove any bones. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and add the diced onion, salmon and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
Shape into 2 ounce patties; about 7 or 8 patties. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Fry each patty for 5 minutes on each side or until crispy and golden brown.

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COOK 20 mins
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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 13, 2004

This is an excellent basic recipe and I have made it several times, but may I suggest a couple of things: First, instead of using flour, try crushed corn flake cereal - use your own judgement as to the correct amount, but enough to thicken the mixture. You will have a crisp patty. Second, my grandmother advised me a long time ago that when using canned fish, to always add a pinch or two of white sugar - some how does away with the tin can taste. It works too!

—rowdy

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 13, 2004

I'm a huge salmon fan and I thought this recipe was so easy and very tasty. I made one change...instead of frying in oil, I sprayed a baking pan heavily with Pam, placed the patties, which I rolled in a bit of bread crumbs, onto the baking pan, then sprayed each patty with Pam. I baked in a 375 degree oven for about 20 minutes, turning once. they were golden brown, but tender on the inside and not one bit greasy. they were out of this world!

—Patti

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Jan 13, 2004

I just wanted to make a quick comment---I'm familiar with this recipe; it's identical in every way to my mother's EXCEPT my mom and I always add about a quarter cup of flour to the mixture to help it stick together. It works much better this way and you don't lose any flavor.

—MISS DENISE

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Mar 29, 2007

This recipe provided an excellent framework. I did tweak the directions though. Instead of using 2 eggs, I just used 1. I then used 2 tablespoons of miracle whip, 1 cup of plain bread crumbs, and 1½ teas of Old Bay, the last two being what many others suggested. My husband tasted it and was immediately impressed. Since I've tried to make other recipes or bought store kits before, he said this is the recipe I should use from now on. But, since I like my cakes a little spicy, I think I'll use more Old Bay, or try a little dill the next time.

—SMURPHETTE75

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Jan 30, 2004

I'm on the Atkins Diet and this is a perfect meal for anyone who is doing the low-carb, high-protein thing. Therefore, adding flour is not an option, and in my opinion totally unnecessary. The mixture may seem a little loose at first but if the salmon is drained well and the mixture well-blended, they should come out perfectly (as mine did on the first try). The only additions I made were garlic powder and chopped green onion. Very tasty!

—EMOORE512

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Nov 23, 2004

When using canned salmon there is no need to remove the bones. They have a high nutritional value. Just crush them up with you fingers and they are undetectable in the finished product. Also, I shape them like fish sticks and bake them. The kids love them this way.

—MOLLY301

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Feb 02, 2004

I like this recipe much better than salmon cakes with bread crumbs. Tastes better and is low carb!! I minced the onion and used a medium sized onion. The patties held together very well. It may have helped that I put the mixture in the frig for about 30 minutes before I formed the patties. I also added a little seasoned salt.

—Sally

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Dec 12, 2003

These are really good...especially if you like canned fish. I like to mince my onions rather than chop because I don't like "chunks" of onions in anything. The amount of ingredients are right on...they mold the salmon mixture together perfectly. I like to sprinkle garlic powder on mine...I do that with almost everything I prepare. These are great pan fried...wonder how they would taste baked?? Thanks Jessica.

—JOSIE

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Nutrition

Calories
307 kcal
15%

Carbohydrates
2.3 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
151 mg
50%

Fat
20.3 g
31%

Fiber
0.4 g
2%

Protein
27.5 g
55%

Sodium
407 mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Grandma's Famous Salmon Cakes

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 307
Calories from Fat: 183

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.3g 31 %
Saturated Fat 4g 20 %
Cholesterol 151mg 50 %
Sodium 407mg 16 %
Potassium 367mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 2.3g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2 %
Protein 27.5g 55 %
Sugars 1g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 31 %
Iron 14 %
** Thiamin 3 %
Niacin 103 %
Vitamin B6 11 %
Magnesium 14 %
Folate 10 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.