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Crispy Salmon Cakes with Mango Salsa

Crispy Salmon Cakes with Mango Salsa

These crispy salmon cakes are full of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids and finished with refreshing antioxidant-rich mango salsa. The cakes are made with crunchy panko breadcrumbs for an ultra-crispy texture that rivals any restaurant!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: dinner, gluten free, lunch, Salmon
Servings: 4 meals
Calories: 426kcal
Author: Meal Prep on Fleek

Ingredients

For Salmon Cakes

  • 1 lb. salmon fillet cooked, skin removed
  • ½ cup grated zucchini
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoon gluten-free flour
  • 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil for cooking

For Salsa

  • ½ cup chopped mango
  • ½ cup chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoon minced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For Brussels Sprouts

  • 4 cups Brussels sprouts sliced in half
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

To cook salmon

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Blot salmon dry with paper towel and place on baking sheet skin side down.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, until fully cooked. Cool for 10 minutes. Peel off skin. Flake using a fork.
  • Stir together ingredients for salsa and refrigerate while preparing other ingredients—heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a medium skillet.
  • Squeeze excess moisture from zucchini by placing it in a paper towel and wringing it out over the sink.
  • Add Brussels sprouts and sauté for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Divide between 4 teal meal prep containers and season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove skin from salmon and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Use a fork to flake salmon. Add remaining ingredients to bowl and mix thoroughly.
    Crispy Salmon Cakes with Mango Salsa
  • Form mixture into 8 round patties using hands and place on a plate. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium skillet for 1 minute.
  • Add salmon cakes and brown for 4-5 minutes on each side.
    Crispy Salmon Cakes with Mango Salsa
  • Place 2 salmon cakes in large compartments and add a sauce cup with mango salsa next to salmon cakes.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1meal | Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 21g | Fiber: 5g
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