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Spicy Salmon Cakes with Sriracha Aioli

Spicy Salmon Cakes with Sriracha Aioli for Flavorful Meals

These Spicy Salmon Cakes with Sriracha Aioli are a delicious and quick solution for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cakes
  • 2 cups Cooked Salmon Fresh, canned, or leftover
  • 1 large Egg Acts as binder
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Use Greek yogurt for lighter option
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Hot Sauce Adjust for heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used for more punch
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Substitute with regular paprika for less heat
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley Dried works in a pinch
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Gluten-free option available
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For frying
For the Sriracha Aioli
  • 3 tablespoons Sriracha
  • 1 clove Garlic Freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Large skillet
  • small bowl
  • fork
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prep the Salmon: Flake canned salmon or cook fresh salmon until flaky, then cool and shred.
  2. Make the Salmon Mixture: In a bowl, mix salmon, egg, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, parsley, lemon juice, and breadcrumbs until combined.
  3. Shape the Cakes: Form the mixture into four patties and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  4. Cook the Salmon Cakes: Heat oil in a skillet and cook each patty for 4-5 minutes per side until golden.
  5. Make the Sriracha Aioli: Whisk mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice, and grated garlic until smooth.
  6. Serve: Transfer cakes to a plate, and serve warm with sriracha aioli.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the oil is hot before cooking for a crispy texture. Adjust sriracha in the aioli to taste.

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