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    Gluten-free keto salmon cakes

    Published: May 18, 2020 · Updated: Oct 11, 2021 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    These gluten-free keto salmon cakes are juicy and with tons of flavor from fresh salmon, cilantro, and gentle heat from the chipotle pepper. It’s a delicious and healthy keto salmon recipe that can feed a whole family.

    Keto salmon cakes garnished with chopped cilantro on a large ceramic beige plate, served with some sour cream and lemon slices.
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    • Step by step directions
    • What flour to choose
    • What type of salmon to use
    • Serving ideas
    • Carbs in keto salmon cakes
    • More keto recipes
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    Step by step directions

    Let’s start by cutting our fresh salmon into small cubes and mixing well with the rest of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Don’t forget to season with salt to taste and we’re ready to cook our salmon cakes. The mixture for our keto salmon cakes should be very thick, but still too runny to form patties with our hands. So, we’re going to form them by pouring around ⅓ cup of the mixture onto a hot non-stick skillet. Fry for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat the process with the remaining mixture; by the end, you’ll have 6-7 salmon cakes.

    Now the only thing that we have to do is to serve our healthy keto salmon cakes on a plate garnished with some freshly chopped cilantro, lemon wedges (totally optional), and chilled, full-fat sour cream for dipping.

    Process picture on how to make gluten-free keto salmon cakes.

    What flour to choose

    Made with almond flour, these low carb salmon cakes are 100% gluten-free! But what about people who have nut allergies? I assume (although haven’t tried it), it’s possible to use coconut flour in this recipe instead. However, the coconut flour is so water-absorbent that you’ll need much less than if you would use almond flour. So, if you want to substitute almond flour with coconut flour, you’ll need to experiment one tablespoon at a time. Add one spoon, mix well with other ingredients, wait 2 minutes. If the mixture is too runny, add one more tablespoon. Do so until the mixture becomes super thick; thicker than pancake batter, but not thick enough to handle with your hands. Or, if you want, you can use one of my easy keto recipes - LOW CARB SALMON PATTIES recipe which calls for coconut flour.

    What type of salmon to use

    If you’re after flavors and extra juiciness, fresh salmon is what you really want to use for this low carb seafood recipe. However, if you’re on a budget, no worries! You can use canned salmon instead, just make sure that you use canned salmon in water, not sunflower oil, and drain it well before mixing with other ingredients.

    Piece of salmon cake on a silver fork with some full-fat sour cream, plate of salmon cakes in the background.

    Serving ideas

    These gluten-free keto healthy salmon cakes pare well with EASY ROASTED CARROTS AND PARSNIPS or CREAMY KETO CAULIFLOWER MASH on the side - or just serve it with a fresh salad! 

    This recipe is also amazing as an appetizer; make these salmon cakes mini size and serve them on a large plate around a ramekin filled with sour cream, tartar sauce, or another dipping sauce of your choice.

    Carbs in keto salmon cakes

    You will be able to make six salmon cakes from this recipe with only 1g net carbs per each cake.

    More keto recipes

    SALMON NUGGETS

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    SPICY SALMON BITES

    LOW CARB SALMON PATTIES

    Recipe

    Overhead picture of a large ceramic beige plate with gluten-free salmon cakes garnished with chopped cilantro and sour cream for dipping.

    Gluten-free keto salmon cakes

    These gluten-free keto salmon cakes are juicy and with tons of flavour from fresh salmon, cilantro, and gentle heat from the chipotle pepper. It’s a delicious and healthy keto dinner idea that can feed a whole family.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Salmon cakes, Salmon dinner, Salmon lunch, Seafood recipes
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 6 cakes
    Calories: 138kcal

    Ingredients

    • 0.5 lb 250g skinless salmon frozen or fresh, cut into small cubes
    • 2 large eggs
    • 5 tablespoon almond flour
    • ½ cup 8g cilantro chopped
    • 2-3 teaspoon chipotle paste depending on the level of spiciness you prefer
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • Sea salt
    • Butter for frying

    Instructions

    • In a medium mixing bowl, add the cubed salmon, eggs, almond flour, cilantro, chipotle paste, ground black pepper, and salt to taste. Stir with a spoon, fork, or a spatula until fully combined. 
    • Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. 
    • When the pan is hot, melt the butter and form 3 salmon cakes by pouring around ⅓ cup of the mixture per cake onto the skillet and fry for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. 
    • Repeat the process with the remaining mixture.
    • Serve immediately, garnished with freshly-chopped cilantro, sliced lemon, and some chilled full-fat sour cream.

    Notes

    NET CARB: 1g
    Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
    Nutrition Facts
    Gluten-free keto salmon cakes
    Amount Per Serving (1 cake)
    Calories 138 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Potassium 334mg10%
    Carbohydrates 2g1%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 1g1%
    Protein 14g28%
    Vitamin A 196IU4%
    Vitamin C 3mg4%
    Calcium 33mg3%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    This website, https://heretocook.com, offers nutritional information for recipes contained on this site. This information is provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as a guarantee. This information is a product of online calculators such as Cronometer.com and MyFitnesPal.com

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    1. Joe

      April 01, 2021 at 9:57 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for the recipe! I really enjoyed it!

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      • Anna

        April 01, 2021 at 10:42 am

        Glad to hear that you enjoyed it, Joe!

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