{"id":4317,"date":"2026-04-15T10:34:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T09:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartkitchen30.com\/dinner\/quick-salmon-fishcakes-easy-weeknight-dinner-smartkitchen30\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T10:34:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T09:34:23","slug":"quick-salmon-fishcakes-easy-weeknight-dinner-smartkitchen30","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartkitchen30.com\/it\/dinner\/quick-salmon-fishcakes-easy-weeknight-dinner-smartkitchen30\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Salmon Fishcakes: Easy Weeknight Dinner | SmartKitchen30"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Quick Salmon Fishcakes<\/h1>\n<p>These quick salmon fishcakes offer a nutritious and thoroughly satisfying meal without any fuss. They are absolutely perfect for those busy weeknights when you need a wholesome dinner fast, requiring minimal active prep time and allowing you to easily prepare a simple side dish whilst they cook. Ready in around 20-25 minutes from start to finish, this recipe is a reliable option for any day of the week, ensuring you always have a delicious and balanced meal at your fingertips.<\/p>\n<h2>Quick Overview<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Preparation Time: 10 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty: Easy<\/li>\n<li>Serves: 2-3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>7 oz (200g) tinned salmon (in oil or spring water), well drained<\/li>\n<li>3 tbsp fine breadcrumbs (for binding) + extra for coating<\/li>\n<li>1 medium egg<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp grated unwaxed lemon zest<\/li>\n<li>Fine sea salt \u2013 to taste<\/li>\n<li>Freshly ground black pepper \u2013 to taste<\/li>\n<li>2-3 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil for frying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Method<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>In a medium bowl, combine the well-drained salmon, egg, 3 tbsp of breadcrumbs, the finely chopped parsley, and the grated lemon zest. Season generously with fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.<\/li>\n<li>Gently mix with a fork until all the ingredients are just combined. Be careful not to overwork the mixture, as this will help to keep the fishcakes light and tender.<\/li>\n<li>Form the mixture into 4-6 fishcakes, each approximately 1-1.2 inches (2-3 cm) thick. Roll each fishcake in the extra breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to ensure an even coating on all sides.<\/li>\n<li>Heat the olive oil or vegetable oil in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the fishcakes into the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are beautifully golden brown and crispy.<\/li>\n<li>Once cooked, remove the fishcakes from the pan and drain them on absorbent kitchen paper to remove any excess oil. Serve them immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Serving &amp; Leftovers<\/h2>\n<p>Serve these salmon fishcakes hot with fresh lemon wedges to enhance their flavour, alongside a crisp green salad or some steamed greens. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days and gently reheated in a pan or oven.<\/p>\n<h2>Nutrition<\/h2>\n<p>Nutritional values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients and portions.<\/p>\n<h2>One Last Thing<\/h2>\n<p>At SmartKitchen30, we believe in simple, balanced routines. These salmon fishcakes perfectly embody stress-free cooking, proving that wholesome, delicious meals don&#8217;t require extensive effort. Enjoy the ease and satisfaction of a well-prepared meal with minimal fuss.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how to make flavourful salmon fishcakes that are ready in a flash, offering a simple yet satisfying meal for any busy evening. A fantastic, wholesome choice for the whole family.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":682,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":"","_cloudinary_featured_overwrite":false,"ingredients_html_en_gb":"<div style=\"background:#f9f7f2;padding:25px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #e8e4db;font-family:sans-serif\">\n    <h3 style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:20px\">Shop ingredients<\/h3>\n    <div style=\"background:#fff;padding:15px;border-radius:5px;border:1px solid #eee\">\n      <div style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:15px;border-bottom:1px dashed #ccc;padding-bottom:10px\">\n        <strong style=\"color:#ee1c2e;margin-bottom:10px\">TESCO<\/strong>\n        <div style=\"margin-bottom:8px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tesco.com\/groceries\/en-GB\/search?query=salmon\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#1a1a1a;text-decoration:underline\">Add salmon \u2192<\/a><\/div><div 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