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.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blackening seasoning, freezer meal, make ahead
Servings: 6
Calories: 262kcal
Author: Bobbie Blue
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
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.
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