Blackened Salmon Cakes with Corn Salsa
Blackened seafood is one of my favorite meals. It gives a simple dish that extra kick of flavor! My Blackened Salmon Cakes with Corn Salsa has a little heat but also sweetness from the corn.
Servings: 6
Calories: 262kcal
Ingredients
Salmon Cake
- 1 ½ pounds salmon
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup mayo
- ½ cup panko crumbs
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Blackening Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Corn Salsa
- 11 ounce can of corn, drained
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon diced jalapeño pepper
- ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and arrange salmon.
- Bake salmon for 15-16 minutes, salmon is cooked when flakes easily with a fork.
- While salmon is cooking make blackening seasoning by mixing all spices together in small bowl. Set aside.
- In another bowl mix together corn salsa by adding the corn salsa ingredients together. Chill in refrigerator.
- When salmon is fully cooked remove from oven and allow fish to cool. Flake with a fork and add salmon to a large bowl with remaining salmon cake ingredients.
- Form salmon into 6 patties.
- Sprinkle cakes with blackening seasoning on both sides. You may have a little extra which you can keep for another use or discard.
- Heat cast iron skillet or non stick skillet on medium heat. Add 2 tablespoon of olive oil to skillet.
- Once hot add salmon cakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side. Remember salmon is fully cooked this is just to get nice blackened crust.
- Remove salmon and plate with corn salsa.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Cake | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.6g | Protein: 24.3g | Fat: 13.8g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 378mg | Potassium: 527mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 2.8g | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg