Baked Salmon Cakes

1 Freestyle Points 87 Calories

These baked salmon cakes are light, healthy and a perfect Holiday appetizer! With wild Alaskan salmon, peppers, capers, breadcrumbs and a zesty avocado dressing which compliments the flavor of the salmon making these absolutely addicting!

These baked salmon cakes are light, healthy and a perfect Holiday appetizer! With wild Alaskan salmon, peppers, capers, breadcrumbs and a zesty avocado dressingBaked Salmon Cakes

Baked salmon cakes are so easy to make and such a great part appetizer, another favorite is my Baked Lump Crab Cake with Red Pepper Chipotle Lime Sauce, Waffled Crab Cakes, and Baked Corn and Crab Cakes.

These baked salmon cakes are light, healthy and a perfect Holiday appetizer! With wild Alaskan salmon, peppers, capers, breadcrumbs and a zesty avocado dressing

These baked salmon cakes are light, healthy and a perfect Holiday appetizer! With wild Alaskan salmon, peppers, capers, breadcrumbs and a zesty avocado dressing

When purchasing fish, I always opt for wild rather than farm raised so I was happy to see wild Alaskan seafood in Target. I adapted the original recipe from Ina Garten with lighter ingredients, then baked the cakes rather than frying and they turned out wonderful. I love a good dipping sauce and knew that my avocado cilantro dressing would be the perfect fresh compliment!

If you are looking for a healthy appetizer idea this Holiday season, look no further. Wild salmon is loaded with heart-healthy omega-3s and these salmon cakes are pretty easy to make. You can assemble them ahead of time, then put them in your oven when your guests arrive. Set them out on the table and watch them disappear!

These baked salmon cakes are light, healthy and a perfect Holiday appetizer! With wild Alaskan salmon, peppers, capers, breadcrumbs and a zesty avocado dressing

These baked salmon cakes are light, healthy and a perfect Holiday appetizer! With wild Alaskan salmon, peppers, capers, breadcrumbs and a zesty avocado dressing

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Baked Salmon Cakes

1 Freestyle Points 87 calories

Total Time:1 hr 22 minutes

Prep Time:15 minutes

Cook Time:1hr 12 minutes

These baked salmon cakes are light, healthy and a perfect Holiday appetizer! With wild Alaskan salmon, peppers, capers, breadcrumbs and a zesty avocado dressing.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 pound wild Alaskan salmon filet, fresh or frozen (if frozen thaw overnight in the refrigerator)
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • olive oil cooking spray
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup small-diced red onion (1 small onion)
  • 1 1/2 cups small-diced celery (4 stalks)
  • 1/2 cup small-diced red bell pepper (1 small pepper)
  • 1/2 cup small-diced yellow bell pepper (1 small pepper)
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 3 tbsp light mayonnaise
  • 3 tbsp fat free Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 3 large egg whites, lightly beaten

Optional for dipping:

Directions:

  1. Season salmon with salt.
  2. Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat; when hot lightly spray with oil and add the salmon.
  3. Cook until browned on one side, about 4 to 5 minutes then turn and cook an additional 4 to 5 minutes or until salmon easily flakes.
  4. Set aside on a dish to cool.
  5. Add the olive oil to the pan, then add the the onion, celery, red and yellow bell peppers, parsley, capers, hot sauce, Old Bay seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large saute pan over medium-low heat and cook until the vegetables are soft, approximately 18 to 20 minutes.
  6. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  7. Flake the salmon into a large bowl.
  8. Add the bread crumbs, mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, and eggs.
  9. Add the vegetable mixture and mix well.
  10. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, this will make them easier to shape and become less sticky.
  11. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  12. Spray a non-stick baking sheet with cooking spray.
  13. Shape the batter into 15 (scant 1/4 cup each) cakes and place on prepared baking sheet.
  14. Bake about 10 to 12 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

Nutrition Information

Yield: 15, Serving Size: 1 cake

  • Amount Per Serving:
  • Freestyle Points: 1
  • Points +: 2
  • Calories: 87 calories
  • Total Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Cholesterol: 23mg
  • Sodium: 297mg
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
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posted December 10, 2013 by Gina
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