Recipes

Lemon Dill Salmon Cakes with Creamy Dijon Sauce

by StudioLink Food Delivery .
December 03, 2025
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Ingredients:

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  •   1 can salmon (14u201315 oz), drained
  •   1 egg
  •   1u20132 tbsp mayo or Greek yogurt
  •   1/4 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)
  •   1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  •   1 tbsp 1 tbsp fresh dill or 1 tsp dried
  •   1/2 lemon lemon juice
  •   1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1u20132 cloves garlic, minced garlic
  •   Salt + pepper (as needed)
  •   Oil for pan-frying
  •   2 tbsp mayo or Greek yogurt
  •   1 tsp Dijon mustard
  •   1 tsp lemon juice
  •   Pinch of dill

Instructions

1. Mix the salmon cakes In a bowl, combine drained salmon, egg, mayo/yogurt, breadcrumbs, Dijon, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until it holds together.
2. Form patties Shape into 4–6 salmon cakes. If too wet, add more breadcrumbs; if too dry, add a touch of mayo/yogurt.
3. Pan-fry Heat oil in a skillet over medium. Cook each cake 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
4. Make the sauce Stir together mayo/yogurt, Dijon, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
5. Serve Top warm salmon cakes with creamy Dijon sauce and extra dill or lemon if you love brightness.
These crispy, flavorful salmon cakes taste fresh, bright, and restaurant-worthy with almost zero effort. Canned salmon keeps them affordable, dill + lemon make them taste clean and vibrant, and the creamy Dijon sauce ties everything together. Perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or a protein-packed budget dinner.

Grocery List + Prices

(Budget-friendly averages from Walmart/ALDI)

Protein
Canned salmon (14–15 oz) — $3.68
Produce 1 lemon — $0.50
Fresh dill (small bunch) — $1.48
Garlic — $0.50
Pantry 
Breadcrumbs — $0.40 worth
Dijon mustard — $0.25 worth
Salt + pepper — $0.05
Oil — $0.25 worth
Dairy / Sauces
Mayo or Greek yogurt — $0.40 worth
1 egg — $0.20
Total Cost:
$8.50 for 4–6 salmon cakes (serves 2–3)
Under $3 per serving — restaurant flavor, budget price.

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