These turmeric zucchini salmon patties are the perfect quick and healthy dinner. These patties can be made in less than 20 minutes and are high in protein and healthy fats!
Heya, friends!
First off, head over to my friend Sarah’s blog today for a guest post where I talk about increasing your metabolic rate! She’s got two little twins, and somehow she manages a life of balance. She also creates some awesome killer workouts!
I’m coming off a weekend of lots of lounging. We didn’t know if we would get hit by Hurricane Matthew. Saturday we saw tons of rain and heavy winds, so we didn’t really leave the house. I actually had to run to Sam’s Club to get some essentials for a cooking class I’m hosting this week, but that was it.
As for the rest of the weekend? There was lots of cooking and baking going on here. I’m leaving town on Friday, so I’m stocking up on food for Ed to have while I’m gone.
Speaking of, I keep telling Ed how much I love salmon right now. I don’t know what caused it, but I’ve been buying a sickening amount of canned salmon lately. Perhaps because it’s already prepared, high in protein and healthy fats, and super easy to throw on a sandwich or over a salad. And it’s way cheaper than my beloved salmon fillets.
The wallet isn’t always feelin the salmon fillets, ya know?
Anyway, through buying so much canned salmon, I can only make so much “salmon salad.” I’ve also enjoyed eating it on bagels and english muffins, and mixing it in with quinoa and other grains. The usz. Most recently, though, I’ve figured out how to make dreams come true: I’ve used it to mold into mini burger patties! Yeah, I know.
So, this week, I’m hosting a cooking class at our clinic. I think we’re going to have more people in attendance than we planned for, which is great! But, it means I need to step my cooking game up and make sure I put out some good products. I’m thinking I’ll do one crock pot meal, and then some 30 minute meal options to show families that dinner doesn’t have to be extravagant. What would you do?
Maybe I could incorporate zoodling. It’s a great way to sneak in extra veggies, plus a much lower carb option than pasta. If you haven’t purchased one of these yet, it will be the best $9.00 you’ve ever spent. It’s a great way to add in veggies, fiber and nutrients into your next meal!
And now, I buy extra zucchini at each grocery visit because I’m borderline obsessed. Sidenote: we went to Cosco last week to stock up for our housewarming, and now we have literally zero room in our freezer or fridge. I love being well stocked, but it’s also overwhelming!
You may realize that the turmeric makes these guys quite golden. Let’s chat about some of the health benefits of turmeric, which has been used in Indian foods for millions of years. Because turmeric is made of curcumin, it has strong anti-inflammatory properties. It is also an antioxidant, which is great because it can help neutralize free radicals that we suffer from daily life activities. There is also research touting turmeric’s benefits in reducing blood sugar, improving cognitive function and improving blood pressure and cardiovascular function.
I don’t know about you, but to me, it’s worth sprinkling on to many dishes with health powers like that!
- 1 cup zucchini noodles about 1 medium zucchini
- Two 5 oz cans of salmon
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3/4 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ยพ cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Using a spiralizer, zoodle one zucchini.
- In a medium bowl, mix zucchini, salmon, eggs, spices and panko.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat.
- Form salmon patties (I used ยผ cup measurement size) and cook for 3-5 minutes on each side, or until browned
What’s your favorite way to use canned salmon or tuna?
Have you hosted a cooking class before? Thoughts?
Ive actually never tried canned salmon. We usually buy fresh salmon once a week but it can definitely be expensive! This recipe looks great and it sounds like there are so many benefits to tumeric.
I love fresh salmon, but canned wins over often because it’s quick and cheap!
I like to top salads with tuna for a quick way to get in my protein. Thanks for the reminder about healthy turmeric!
Love that little spice!
Glad you are safe and sound after the storm. What a great way to use up your zucchini looks delicious
Thanks, Deborah!
This looks amazing! I currently have a heap of canned tuna in the pantry which a brand sent so I am thinking I need to switch the salmon for tuna and make these soon! Yum!
You could definitely use tuna for them!
I’m all about the fishcakes. I’m also super excited because zucchini is coming back into season and I can’t wait to use it!
YAY! I loveee zucchini!
Oh yes! I’ve only made salmon patties once before, but I loved the idea of them so much. Salmon is so, so good for you but as you say – I can’t really afford the fresh good stuff. I couldn’t believe what I had been missing out on when I finally discovered canned salmon. I also always want to find more ways to incorporate turmeric as I’ve heard so many things about its magical health properties. Bam.
I ALSO just got a new spiralizer in the mail!! So this is perrrrffeccttt timing. I can’t wait to get my zoodle on. And on. And on.
That is crazy perfect timing. I was afraid of canned salmon being “too fishy,” but as long as I mix it with the right things, I really enjoy it!
These look so good! I never think to buy canned salmon.
Thanks Calli! I always make sure to have some on hand just because it’s so easy!
oooh these sound so good!
I’m definitely more of a canned tuna gal. I love having tuna+avocado on rice cakes or tuna over a salad!
Loveee the addition of avocado!
Salmon is one of my favorite things ever! ๐ This looks super good–I love that you used turmeric! I need to make these soon!
I hope you like them!
Ooh yummy; these look really good! I”ve never made salmon cakes before, and these would be the perfect quick dinner or quick lunch. ๐
They are definitely quick and easy! I love having the canned salmon for when I’m in a pinch.
Say what?! These look sooo good! Is it dinner time yet?!
And they’re so easy to make!
These look awesome!
Thanks Amy!
Love the addition of turmeric! Never tried canned salmon before but I’m intrigued!
I love using it, so easy!
I’ve actually never tried canned salmon. These look like a delicious way to start using it!
Hope you like it, Kayleigh!
ooo i love this recipe!! im always looking for new ways to use canned salmon, and these sound delicious. also turmeric is so good for you, so i’m pumped whenever it can be added into a recipe on the slyyyy haha.
These look amazing! I love the idea of using the zucchini noodles!
What a delicious combo of ingredients and flavors! I love turmeric, zucchini and salmon! Sharing and pinning for later ๐
What a great recipe! I can’t wait to try this!
Salmon? Turmeric? What else could a girl ask for!