Festive Salmon Cakes Recipes • Mama Latina Tips

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Fresh cilantro, Italian parsley, and dill from my raised-bed, kitchen-garden, the first harvest since planting it! Very satisfying and exciting!

For this holiday season, here are my interpretations of two quick and easy recipes for Salmon Cakes, a yummy addition to any festive, holiday party.

Holiday Salmon Cakes Recipe

Makes 4 cakes

1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
1/8 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup yellow onion finely diced
2 eggs
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1 -5 0z (142 g) can Bumble Bee Atlantic Salmon (drained)
1/2 cup bread crumbs or Panko
2-3 Tbsp Olive Oil

Mix all, but the olive oil, together with a fork in a large bowl.

(This photo shows everything mixed in except for bread crumbs)

Form into several patties, the number depends on the size you like. Heat olive oil in pan on stove.

If patties seem too wet, and you think they will fall apart, you can squeeze out some of the water or add more bread crumbs or Panko. When oil is ready, add patties gently to fry. When browned on bottom, gently and carefully turn with spatula (or use two spatulas to turn) to brown on second side. If your patties are thicker, make sure to turn heat down a little so they will cook all the way through without burning.

Festive Salmon Cakes a la Mexicana Recipe

Makes 3-4 Cakes

1 -5 oz can of Bumble Bee Atlantic Salmon (drained)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
Juice of 1 medium size Lime (American) or Juice of 3 Mexican Limes (limones or key limes)
1/4 cup of finely chopped Red, Yellow and Green Bell Peppers
1 Egg
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1/2 cup Panko or Bread crumbs (or more if you need it)
2-3 Tbsp Olive Oil

Mix all together, except for the olive oil, in a large bowl.

Here is a photo of the veggies with egg, before adding the salmon and bread crumbs and mixing it all up.

Form into several patties, the number depends on the size you like. Heat olive oil in pan on stove. If patties seem too wet, and you think they will fall apart, you can squeeze out some of the water or add more bread crumbs or Panko. When oil is ready, add patties gently to fry. When browned on bottom, gently and carefully turn with spatula (or use two spatulas to turn) to brown on second side. If your patties are thicker, make sure to turn heat down a little so they will cook all the way through before burning.

Don't you just love the festive holiday colors? The lime juice gives it just the right tartness. Just a touch of kosher salt to taste makes the flavor pop! Love them!

For more yummy recipes check out the Bumble Bee website.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Disclosure: I’m a Bumble Bee Foods Bee Squad Member. As always my opinions, comments and love for cooking are solely my own. Information Purposes Legal Disclosure.

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Silvia started bilingual website Mama Latina Tips in 2009 to connect and share her stories, recipes and culture with readers. Silvia loves dancing, cooking, watching movies, reading, throwing Mexican parties and spending time with family and friends. Silvia is the winner of The Great American Recipe.

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