Paleo Salmon Cakes (Whole30, Keto, Nut Free)

These super easy-to-make paleo salmon cakes are crispy and full of flavor. They’re not fishy at all and cook up perfectly without falling apart. You’re going to love this recipe and it’s ready in less than 20 minutes!

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Why You Need To Make This Recipe

I never ate canned salmon until recent years. I didn’t even know you could get quality salmon in a can, but you can! See what I did there? Let’s learn more about why salmon is amazing and you need more of it in your diet… especially in the form of these crispy salmon cakes!

Wild Caught canned salmon is actually quite affordable and I like to keep some on hand for this time when fresh wild-caught salmon prices soar, you know into the $20+ a pound range. Yeah, no thanks. Yet salmon is delicious and oh-so-good for you. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids (700 mg per serving) this pink flesh fish is an ideal keto diet protein. Essential fatty acids aren’t used for energy however, these bioactive amino acids are used for functions like blood clotting!

Both omega 3 and omega 6 are essential fatty acids, however high levels of omega 6 can be inflammatory. Ideally, we would all be eating a diet with a 4:1 ratio of omega 3 to omega 6, but in most industrialized countries (yes, that’s us) the ratio is more like 1:4. Seed-based and hydrogenated vegetable oils have a lot to do with that. Yuck! (source)

Another reason is the lack of sea animals in your diet. Fish and seafood are among the most nutritious animal protein on the planet yet are way under-consumed. (source)

Let’s Talk Ingredients

I got a 6 pack of Wild Alaskan Salmon at Costco, from their Kirkland brand, surprisingly you can also buy these on Amazon. Vital Choice and Wild Planet are two really well-respected and vetted brands, but slightly more expensive. You can get them on Amazon as well or at Whole Foods. Be sure to buy boneless, skinless canned salmon for these paleo salmon cakes.

• A quality canned salmon is best, and there are many afforable option out there, like these:

• The flaxseed works well, but you can use 1/2 a cup of tigernut flour or 3 tablespoons coconut flour too.
• The herbs are also flexible, if you don’t like cilantro use basil or parsely or tarragon!

Step By Step Instructions

• Drain your salmon cans and then flake the meat into a bowl. USe a fork to break it up.
• Add on the herbs, garlic, and seasoning.
• Add in the lemon zest and juice then the egg and flour and mix well.

• Shape 5-6 salmon cakes and cook on a hot skillet in oil.
• Flip after 4-5 minutes and cook another 4 minutes.
• Serve hot or store for meal prep.

Frequently Asked Questions

They’re simple to make, fry up super crispy, store and reheat well, and aren’t fishy at all! A great meal prep dish, serve them up with lettuce cups or over salad, dunk them in mayo and enjoy!

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