Cajun Salmon Cakes with Jalapeno Mayonnaise make a delicious lunch or light dinner. Nicely spiced and easy to make with canned salmon. How To Serve Cajun Salmon Cakes I love to serve these salmon cakes over a bed of mixed greens, but you can turn them into a burger or serve them with a side of Easy Macaroni Salad and Marinated Tomatoes. Ingredients Canned or Pouched Salmon– I prefer the salmon in a pouch. It has a fresher flavor and fewer bones and skin pieces than canned salmon. Panko Crumbs– Plain breadcrumbs, Saltine cracker crumbs, or Ritz cracker crumbs can be used instead. Egg– acts as a binder. Mayonnaise– acts as a binder. Cajun Seasoning Red Bell Pepper– green bell pepper can be used instead. Onion– use yellow, white, sweet, or green onion. Garlic Powder Black Pepper Cajun Seasoning You can use either Cajun Seasoning or Creole Seasoning for this recipe. I especially like Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning (reduced sodium). Be sure to use a cajun seasoning that isn’t too high in sodium or your salmon cakes will be too salty. For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper. Jalapeno Mayonnaise Jalapeno Mayonnaise is the perfect accompaniment to these salmon cakes and makes them a little spicier. It is best to make it at least a few hours in advance. Freeze The Patties Form the salmon cakes and freeze them for 20 to 30 minutes before pan-frying them. This will help keep them from falling apart when they cook. Storage Leftovers can be stored for 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheated in a microwave, a skillet, or toaster oven. More Easy Salmon Recipes Salmon Croquettes with Cilantro Mayonnaise Honey BBQ Salmon Firecracker Baked Salmon Honey Garlic Salmon Southern Salmon Patties Print Cajun Salmon Cakes Cajun Salmon Cakes with Jalapeno Mayonnaise make a delicious lunch or light dinner. Nicely spiced and easy to make with canned salmon. Course LunchCuisine SouthernKeyword cajun, Seafood Prep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 6 minutes minutesFreeze 20 minutes minutesTotal Time 41 minutes minutes Servings 4 Calories 530kcal Ingredients15 ounces pouched or canned salmon½ cup Panko crumbs1 large egg¼ cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning½ red bell pepper, finely diced⅓ cup finely diced onion½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon pepper1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oilJalapeno Mayonnaise½ cup mayonnaise1 small garlic clove, minced2 tablespoons diced pickled jalapeno peppers1 tablespoon juice from the jar of pickled jalapeno peppers InstructionsIn a small bowl, mix together the jalapeno mayo ingredients and refrigerate until needed.In a medium bowl, stir together salmon, Panko crumbs, egg, mayonnaise, Cajun seasoning, bell pepper, onion, garlic powder, and pepper.Shape into 6 to 8 patties. Freeze for 20 minutes. (This will help keep them from falling part.)Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add salmon patties and cook for about 3 minutes per side or until golden.Serve with Jalapeno Mayonnaise. NotesNutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used. NutritionCalories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 24g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 472mg | Potassium: 655mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1182IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mgWant to Save This Recipe?Save This RecipeThe post Cajun Salmon Cakes appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.