Description
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup plain gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1.5 pounds salmon
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided + extra for cooking the croquettes
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise, for serving
Instructions
- Cook Salmon: Heat up 2 tablespoons of olive oil over low heat in a skillet then cook salmon for 10-12 minutes until fully cooked (make sure that the inside of the salmon is cooked through, but don’t overcook so the salmon isn’t too dry). Use tongs to remove the skin quickly after. Transfer salmon to a bowl, shred using a fork, and remove any remaining bones.
- Sauté Veggies: Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a skillet and sauté finely chopped red bell pepper and diced red onion until softened—season with salt. Add minced garlic and stir until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix the cooked salmon, sautéed vegetables, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, chopped parsley, and paprika in a bowl. Ensure everything is well combined.
- Shape Mixture into Patties: Shape the mixture into 16 evenly-sized patties using your hands.
- Cook Patties: Heat up extra olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the salmon cakes until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve and Enjoy! Serve the warm gluten-free salmon patties with a side of mayonnaise or garlic aioli for dipping.
Notes
Breadcrumbs: I used plain gluten-free breadcrumbs to keep this recipe gluten-free (you can buy storebought gf breadcrumbs or learn how to make your own!). If you are lactose intolerant, make sure to use dairy-free breadcrumbs too. However, if you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, go ahead and use regular breadcrumbs instead.
Salmon: I used fresh salmon, but if you don’t have fresh, frozen salmon will work too.
Bell Pepper: I like using red bell pepper to add a pop of color. However green bell pepper or red bell pepper will work too.
Onion: I used a red onion for added color, but yellow onion or white onion will work just as well.
Egg: The egg is necessary as it helps to bind the ingredients together, so make sure to add it in. I personally have not tried making these gf salmon patties without eggs, but if you are allergic to eggs, you can try using aquafaba or an egg-replacer instead.
Condiments: I used salt, ground black pepper and ground paprika to add flavor. However, feel free to use other condiments such as garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric powder, or add a little more heat with ground cayenne pepper.
Parsley: I like using fresh parsley, but if you prefer, you can use other fresh herbs such as cilantro or chives.
Olive Oil: I like using extra virgin olive oil, but you can also use other types of vegetable oil (such as sunflower oil, canola oil, avocado oil, coconut oil etc)
Storing/Freezing: To store, place any leftover salmon patties in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for an hour until solid before transferring them to a freezer bag and freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat the frozen salmon cakes in a preheated oven at 350F for 15 to 20 minutes before eating.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American



