Skip to main content

Salmon Cakes With Rocket Salad

These nutritious salmon cakes offer a lighter, heart-healthy alternative to traditional fish cakes by using skinless pink salmon and whole-wheat breadcrumbs. The combination of grainy mustard, capers and fresh dill provides a sophisticated depth of flavour that pairs beautifully with the crisp, golden exterior of the patties. Served alongside a bright, citrus-dressed rocket salad, this dish is as refreshing as it is satisfying.

This simple recipe is perfect for a midweek dinner or a nutritious lunch, offering a high-protein meal that is low in saturated fat. The creamy Greek yogurt sauce adds a cooling element without the heaviness of a classic tartar sauce. For the best results, serve immediately with extra lemon wedges to enhance the delicate flavours of the fish and the peppery greens.

Poursuivre la lecture ci-dessous

Ingredients for Salmon Cakes

With Rocket Salad

  • 575g canned skinless, boneless pink salmon

  • 30g whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs

  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons grainy mustard, divided

  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped dill, divided

  • 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot

  • 2 teaspoons capers, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 60ml 2-percent-fat Greek yoghurt

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided

  • 2 cups baby rocket

  • Lemon wedges, for serving

How to make Salmon Cakes

With Rocket Salad

Heat oven to 400°. Drain salmon and flake into a bowl; stir in breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons mustard, mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon dill, 1 tablespoon shallot and capers until well combined.

Form into 8 patties (80ml each); let rest 5 minutes. In a large, ovensafe pan over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil; cook patties until golden brown, 4 minutes per side. Transfer to oven and bake until hot to the touch, 10 to 12 minutes. In a bowl, combine yoghurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard, 1/2 tablespoons dill and 1/2 teaspoons shallot; season with salt and black pepper.

Toss rocket with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Serve salmon cakes with yoghurt sauce, rocket salad and lemon wedges.

Clause de non-responsabilité

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Historique de l'article

Les informations contenues dans cette page ont été évaluées par des cliniciens qualifiés.

  • 16 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine

    Auteur: :

    UK recipe editors

    Examiné par des pairs

    UK recipe editors
Vérification de l'éligibilité à la grippe

Demandez, partagez, connectez-vous.

Parcourez les discussions, posez des questions et partagez vos expériences sur des centaines de sujets liés à la santé.

vérificateur de symptômes

Vous ne vous sentez pas bien ?

Évaluez gratuitement vos symptômes en ligne

Inscrivez-vous à la newsletter destinée aux patients

Votre dose hebdomadaire de conseils santé clairs et fiables, rédigés pour vous aider à vous sentir informé, confiant et maître de la situation.

Veuillez saisir une adresse e-mail valide.

En vous abonnant, vous acceptez notre politique de confidentialité. Vous pouvez vous désabonner à tout moment. Nous ne vendons jamais vos données.