These Herby Salmon Cakes are loaded with fresh herbs and perfect for the whole family. They work as a quick lunch, dinner, or protein-packed snack, and they're great for dipping into my Homemade Tzatziki. If you love salmon, my Sheet Pan Broiled Salmon is the easy weeknight fillet version and my Blackened Salmon with Avocado Cucumber Salsa is loaded with flavor.
If you tune into Instagram stories on a frequent basis, you know my daughter has a LOVE for food. The girl is down to try just about anything. She's been on the salmon train since she started solids back around 7-8 months and we're going strong. These Salmon Cakes are a fantastic lunch, dinner or quick snack if you're looking for extra protein. If you're looking for more toddler-friendly meals, you have to make my simple and tasty Zucchini Feta Frittatas. Love!
I'm all about exposing babies / toddlers to lots of flavor up front - so don't shy away from the herbs. Just chop them up small so they don't feel funny in a toddlers mouth if that's a concern.
I serve these alongside a big heaping spoonful of guacamole or pesto so Poppy can learn how to dip her food in a condiment. Go ahead and make a double batch because I can guarantee that you'll be wanting to eat these too!
Herby Salmon Cakes
Ingredients
Salmon Cakes:
- 2 pounds salmon skinned and de-boned
- 1 cup green onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
- ¼ cup parsley finely chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-2 teaspoons Gaby's Everyday Seasoning
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
Smashed Avocado:
- 3 avocados
- ½ lime, juiced
- ½ lemon, juiced
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
Instructions
- Using a large sharp knife, finely dice the salmon. Place in a large bowl. Add the green onions, cilantro, parsley, eggs, olive oil, seasoning, salt and pepper and mix to combine.
- Gently mix in the panko bread crumbs to the salmon, and form into small-ish patties.
- Preheat an indoor grill pan to medium heat. Transfer patties to the grill pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill and let sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve with smashed avocado on the side.
To make the smashed avocado
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mash until desired consistency. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper and serve.
This recipe is super tasty and very quick & easy to make
Used dill instead of cilantro because that is what I had on hand. Absolutely delicious!
These were delicious!! I topped with Tzatziki and it was amazing. I am curious how to find your recipes in MyFitness Pal for tracking.
I totally understand why you are putting your own seasoning there and linking it, and I really would buy it because I'm sure it's great, however for those of us who live outside of the United States that's not possible. It would be really wonderful if you were able to put an alternative suggestion for seasoning considering not everyone has access to yours! 🙂 I can wing it but I imagine for others it may be a reason to pass on the recipe!!
Any other binders that you think would work if your kiddo can't have eggs?
What a great way to broaden toddlers palettes!
My little one would love these! What would be a good substitution for egg? (Egg Allergy)