Summer Salmon Cakes with Zucchini Fennel Slaw

Dairy Free
Health score
16%
Summer Salmon Cakes with Zucchini Fennel Slaw
25 min.
1
536kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Summer Salmon Cakes with Zucchini Fennel Slaw! This dairy-free recipe is not only quick and simple to prepare but also packed with vibrant flavors that celebrate the essence of summer. With a cooking time of just 25 minutes, you can whip up this delicious dish perfect for any occasion—whether it’s an antipasti platter, a light starter, or a unique snack delight.

The star of this recipe is the flaky salmon, which blends beautifully with the crispy texture of coarsely crushed crackers and the fresh bite of chives. We've added a hint of cayenne for a subtle kick, while the creamy mustard and tangy lemon juice balance the flavors perfectly. But let’s not forget the refreshing zucchini fennel slaw! This crunchy salad showcases the sweet and anise-like flavors of fennel, combined with the fresh green notes of zucchini, creating a bright contrast to the delectable salmon cakes.

Enjoy the perfect harmony of taste and texture that will impress your taste buds and warm up your summer days. So gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in a dish that’s not just healthy, but an absolute feast for the senses!

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • tablespoons chives chopped
  • 0.5 small fennel bulb trimmed thinly sliced
  • teaspoon coarse mustard 
  • teaspoons juice of lemon fresh divided
  • tablespoons mayonnaise 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  •  saltines crushed
  • 1.5 cups zucchini grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk together mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, chives, mustard, cayenne, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
  2. Stir together salmon, crackers, 3/4 cup zucchini, and half of mayonnaise mixture in another bowl.
  3. Add fennel and remaining zucchini and lemon juice to mayonnaise mixture in medium bowl and toss to combine slaw.
  4. Form salmon mixture into 2 (3-inch) patties.
  5. Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot, then cook salmon cakes, carefully turning once, until golden and salmon is just cooked through, about 6 minutes total.
  6. Serve with slaw.

Nutrition Facts

Calories536kcal
Protein4.22%
Fat77.69%
Carbs18.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
219
Glycemic Load
3.03
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
21.483478486538%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.75mg
Hesperetin
1.45mg
Naringenin
0.14mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.61mg
Kaempferol
0.9mg
Quercetin
1.96mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:536.16kcal
26.81%
Fat:47.58g
73.21%
Saturated Fat:7.34g
45.9%
Carbohydrates:24.93g
8.31%
Net Carbohydrates:18.57g
6.75%
Sugar:10.16g
11.29%
Cholesterol:17.64mg
5.88%
Sodium:511.07mg
22.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.81g
11.62%
Vitamin K:180.86µg
172.24%
Vitamin C:56.64mg
68.66%
Manganese:0.72mg
35.84%
Vitamin E:4.56mg
30.4%
Potassium:1046.09mg
29.89%
Folate:106.47µg
26.62%
Fiber:6.36g
25.44%
Vitamin A:1056.14IU
21.12%
Vitamin B6:0.4mg
19.92%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.42%
Phosphorus:162.39mg
16.24%
Magnesium:63.71mg
15.93%
Iron:2.63mg
14.6%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.57%
Vitamin B3:2.48mg
12.39%
Copper:0.22mg
11.04%
Calcium:105.27mg
10.53%
Vitamin B5:0.84mg
8.37%
Selenium:5.21µg
7.44%
Zinc:1.07mg
7.12%
Vitamin B12:0.06µg
1.02%
Source:Epicurious