Another food I grew up on: salmon patties! For inland people, my family sure ate a lot of salmon. However, unless you are a fisherman or live close to the ocean, salmon can be pretty expensive. That’s why I made this recipe, using canned salmon. Not only is canned salmon more affordable, but it’s great if you have to wait a while between trips to the grocery store. Remember to buy wild caught salmon and never farmed.

Salmon Cornmeal Cakes

One of these salmon patties has 1200 mg of omega-3s. Super simple to serve them with salad, squash, or as salmon sliders.

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients

1 can of wild salmon 14.75 oz is standard but size varies
1 Tbsp. chia seeds Can substitute 1 egg
2 1/2 Tbsp. water
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal finely ground
Sunflower or avocado oil Can substitute light olive oil

Method

Mix chia seeds and water in a small bowl and set them aside for 7 minutes to "gel"
After time has elapsed, mix canned salmon (with liquid drained) with gelled chia seeds and cornmeal. Mixing with clean hands works best for this.
Form patties by hand, making circles about 2.5 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Press the mixture together firmly enough so the patty stays together.
Place patties on a clean plate
Fry cakes on medium heat using sunflower or avocado oil (light olive oil can be substituted) for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Flip and brown the other side.
Serve warm and enjoy!