Cooking and Meal Prep Recipes Salmon Cakes With Dill Aioli By Patsy Catsos, MS, RDN, LD Patsy Catsos, MS, RDN, LD Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Patsy Catsos, MS, RDN, LD, is a nutrition expert with expertise in GI disorders. She is a leader in using the FODMAP approach with IBS patients. Learn about our editorial process Updated on September 20, 2019 Print Patsy Catsos (70 ratings) Total Time: 25 min Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 10 min Servings: 6 (1 cake + 1 T aioli each) Nutrition Highlights (per serving) 200 calories 11g fat 7g carbs 18g protein Show Nutrition Label Hide Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings: 6 (1 cake + 1 T aioli each) Amount per serving Calories 200 % Daily Value* Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 90mg 30% Sodium 370mg 16% Total Carbohydrate 7g 3% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 1g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 18g Vitamin D 10mcg 50% Calcium 212mg 16% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 342mg 7% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. Salmon has been canned in Europe since 1830 and in North American since the 1840s. Fish cakes or burgers made with canned salmon were undoubtedly not far behind. Although most of us now have access to fresh salmon year-round, canned salmon cannot be beaten as a source of non-dairy calcium. The calcium-rich bones are left in the salmon during the canning process, and they are edible. You probably won’t notice them at all! We have revived the humble salmon cake, with oatmeal as a low FODMAP binder, accompanied by a simple and delicious lemon-dill aioli. Ingredients 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon garlic-infused olive oil 1½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, plus extra for garnish 14.5-ounce can salmon, with bones, drained 1 large egg ¼ cup finely chopped celery ¼ cup thinly sliced scallion greens ½ cup quick oats 2 tablespoons tomato paste ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup low-FODMAP bread crumbs (optional) 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 lemon wedges Preparation For the aioli, in a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, garlic-infused oil, fresh lemon juice, and chopped dill. Cover and chill until just before serving. For the fish cakes, lightly mash the salmon and bones in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the egg, celery, scallion greens, oats, tomato paste, and black pepper. Cover and chill for about an hour to hydrate and soften the oatmeal. Using your hands, form the mixture into 6 patties and dust them on both sides with breadcrumbs, if using. In a heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium heat until shimmering and fragrant. Fry the cakes for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until dark golden brown. Don’t try to flip them too soon, as they will stick to the pan unless a nice crust has formed on the bottom. They only need to be flipped once. Garnish the warm burgers with a dollop of sauce and some extra dill. Serve with lemon wedges. Ingredient Variations and Substitutions Canned tuna may be substituted for the salmon. Low-FODMAP breadcrumbs may be substituted for the oatmeal. For a gluten-free salmon cake, purchase gluten-free oats and use gluten-free breadcrumbs or Panko for the optional crumb coating. Garlic-infused oil may be omitted if you don’t have any on hand. Cooking and Serving Tips Tomato paste sold in toothpaste-like tubes is becoming more widely available. This form of packaging makes it easy to use just a small amount, as in this recipe, keeping the rest fresh for another time. The sauce portion of the recipe doubles easily if you like extra sauce on your fish cakes. Rate this Recipe You've already rated this recipe. Thanks for your rating! By Patsy Catsos, MS, RDN, LD Patsy Catsos, MS, RDN, LD, is a nutrition expert with expertise in GI disorders. She is a leader in using the FODMAP approach with IBS patients. See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Other Helpful Report an Error Submit