This is a classic and frugal recipe. Canned salmon may be more expensive than tuna fish, but it is still a relatively inexpensive source of protein. And with all the buzz in the health community about omega 3‘s being good for you, salmon is an even better choice. Leave the bones in* and you’ve added calcium as well!
I personally like to use canned tuna and salmon to try to meet my goal of having one fish meal a week. Some weeks I’m more successful than others.
Old Fashioned Salmon Loaf
1 15 1/2 oz can of Salmon
1 C Cracker Crumbs
2 TBS Lemon Juice
2 TBS Melted Butter
1/2 tsp Salt
1 Egg (beaten)
dash Pepper
2/3 C Milk
Preheat oven to 375
Drain & flake salmon. Crush any bones.*
Mix all ingredients together.
Press mixture into a greased loaf pan.
Bake 1 hour.
Let stand aprox 10 min before slicing.
Variations:
Substitute Tuna for some or all of the canned salmon.
Use leftover cooked flaked fish.
Use any combination of cracker, bread or chip crumbs.
Top with a basic white sauce & peas
Top with hollandaise & old bay seasoning.
*The bones are very soft from the canning and totally edible. As a matter of fact they are a very good source of calcium.
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I have a similar recipe that I make in a small crockpot. I add cheddar cheese and it’s a HUGE hit with both Hubby AND the toddler!
Thanks for the recipe. I grew up eating salmon patties, but they’re more work.
This sounds good; I’ll give it a try.
Thank you for the recipe. We’ve enjoyed salmon loaf in the past, but I hadn’t thought of it in quite a long time.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, canned salmon is a great choice for fish. That is because the majority of it is wild Alaskan salmon. Check the label to be sure.
Wild Alaskan salmon has been reported to be better for your health, the environment, and your palate.
Learn more here: http://bit.ly/MGaFz
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Daniel-I can always count on you to make a positive comment when I mention canned salmon 🙂
Hi,
I read a tweet from you and came on over here. We like salmon patties at our house, served with plain yogurt on the side.
Like you we use canned salmon and sometimes leftover fresh salmon.
Your recipe sounds delicious.
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Never thought to try it in the loaf form, thanks for sharing.
TheRoosterChick-The loaf tastes a bit different than the patties, mostly because it isn’t fried. I guess that would also make it much better for you! If you try it I’d love to have you pop back by and let me know what you think.
This looks like a great recipe. I am going to try it. My son in law has told my daughter and myself about a Salmon loaf his deceased Mom made and he just loved; maybe this it is. Will give it a try, thank you!
Marilyn-I hope the recipe is close! Please let me know how it works out for your son in law 🙂
I grew up with salmon patties served with creamd peas and I love em. I haven`t made the salmon loaf in years but I think I will try it thanks for reminding me how good it is.
I’m so glad to bring up a happy memory-and to give you a dinner idea 🙂
Thanks for reading 🙂
I have a can of salmon sitting patiently in the pantry, but I was overwhelmed by the thought of trying to make patties for the first time. Problem solved! I’ll give this a try soon!
I’m looking for a salmon loaf recipe my mother found in a Chicago newspaper way back in the late 40s early 50s. It was a basic salmon loaf made with mayo put in a greased oaf pan and topped with a made box of mac n cheese then baked. When done and it had sat a few minutes she inverted it so the salmon was on top and the mac n cheese was on the bottom. I loved this dish and can’t find anyone who remembers it or where I could find the original recipe.