Description
This classic salmon loaf recipe uses canned salmon with fresh dill and lemon, offering crispy edges and a creamy, flavorful center. It’s an easy, healthy, and hearty dinner solution perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14.5 oz (410g) can salmon, drained
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cup (60g) breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbsp (10g) fresh dill, finely chopped
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cup (30g) onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup (25g) celery, finely diced
- 0.25 cup (60ml) milk
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prep Your Base: Open and drain canned salmon thoroughly. Flake it well into a large mixing bowl using a fork, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Mix Ingredients: To the flaked salmon, add the eggs, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion and celery, fresh dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form The Loaf: Lightly grease an 8×4 or 9×5 inch loaf pan. Press the salmon mixture evenly into the prepared pan, making sure the top is smooth.
- Bake Loaf: Preheat oven to 375(deg)F (190(deg)C). Bake until golden brown on top and firm to the touch, reaching an internal temperature of 160(deg)F (71(deg)C).
- Rest And Serve: Remove from oven and let the salmon loaf rest for 5-10 minutes before carefully slicing.
Notes
Ensure salmon is well-drained to prevent a watery loaf. Mix gently to avoid a tough loaf. If the loaf looks dry, brush the top with a little olive oil about halfway through baking. Allow the loaf to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing to help it hold its shape. For gluten-free, use almond flour or crushed oats instead of breadcrumbs; for dairy-free, use unsweetened almond milk.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (110 g)
- Calories: 190 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: easy dinner, salmon, canned salmon, dill, lemon, main course, healthy, weeknight, comfort food, baking