Gluten Free Salmon Cakes
These golden pan-fried salmon cakes are crispy on the outside, tender in the middle, and packed with bright flavor from lemon zest, smoked paprika, fresh parsley, and a touch of Dijon. The secret to getting that deep, golden crust is letting the patties chill in the fridge before they hit the skillet — it keeps them firm and helps them release cleanly without falling apart. Gluten free breadcrumbs do all the binding work here, so there's no need to hunt down specialty flours or worry about swapping anything out. The lemon-herb aioli — whisked together with mayonnaise, Dijon, and fresh parsley — comes together in minutes and takes the whole plate to another level. This recipe makes 4 servings, so it's a solid weeknight dinner that doesn't feel like a compromise. Whether you're cooking for someone with dietary restrictions or just craving a satisfying seafood dinner, these cakes deliver serious restaurant-quality results from a pantry-friendly ingredient list.
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4 servings
For the salmon cakes
- 2 cans (14.75 oz each) salmon, drained and flaked
- ½ cup gluten free breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 green onions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the aioli
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, parsley, and salt for the aioli until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained and flaked salmon, gluten free breadcrumbs, beaten eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, green onion tops, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the mixture is evenly combined and holds together when pressed.
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