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Spicy Salmon Cakes

Irresistibly Spicy Salmon Cakes with Tantalizing Aioli

These Spicy Salmon Cakes are a quick, flavorful solution for a weeknight dinner, served with a mouthwatering Sriracha Aioli.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon Cakes
  • 1 ½ cups cooked Salmon fresh, canned, or leftover
  • 1 large Egg lightly beaten
  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise for cakes
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard introduces a zesty tang
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce adjust for heat
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • ½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs plus more for coating
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for frying
For the Sriracha Aioli
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1-2 tablespoons Sriracha infuses the aioli with spicy kick
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • Salt to taste

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • fish spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Spicy Salmon Cakes
  1. Flake the cooked salmon into a large mixing bowl using a fork, ensuring it's in bite-sized pieces for texture.
  2. In the same bowl, mix in the egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, parsley, and lemon juice until well combined.
  3. Stir in the panko breadcrumbs until evenly distributed; if the mixture feels too wet, add more panko.
  4. Divide the mixture into four portions and shape into patties, coating each side with extra panko.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot, then place the patties in the skillet.
  6. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on one side, then carefully flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
  7. While the salmon cakes cook, prepare the aioli by whisking together mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
  8. Transfer the cooked salmon cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil and serve warm with the aioli.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the salmon mixture holds together well; add more panko if too wet. Let the cakes rest for a few minutes after cooking to maintain structure.

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