Keto Old Bay Salmon Cakes w Lemon Balsamic Reduction

If you like crab cakes but you want to save the extra carbs that are in shellfish and crustaceans, make salmon cakes! These salmon cakes are made just like crab cakes, down to the classic Old Bay seasoning. Choose healthy, bright pink salmon to have a fresh seaside meal. Of course, it’s common sense to always choose the freshest seafood available to you, but this is a recipe where “the fresher the better” really counts! The cakes are stuffed with Keto binders, like mayonnaise, egg, and grated parmesan cheese. Low-carb almond flour and ground flaxseed thicken the cakes for chewy bites. Drizzled over each salmon cake is a thick, sticky balsamic vinegar reduction made with lots of lemon juice and sweetened with Keto sweetener. Serve the Keto salmon cakes with traditional tartar sauce, fresh dill or parsley, and an extra wedge of lemon.

Important Note About Making The Reduction

Balsamic vinegar reductions have a lot of flavor in a small amount, so not much of each ingredient is needed to make the glaze in this recipe. Therefore, it may benefit you to double the amounts of balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and liquid stevia you use. This way, you can make sure you can easily spoon your reduction and give the proper amount to each serving. Just don’t consume the excess calories!

Using Flax Seed On The Keto Diet

Whole flaxseeds are used in all types of gluten-free bread and are known for their health attributions. Flaxseed is also very good at absorbing liquids, which means it can have some special cooking powers. On the Keto diet, you can use ground flaxseed to thicken baked goods, stews, or dishes like Keto meatloaf. Flaxseed is your key ingredient in making sure your salmon cakes have that thick, chewy consistency that crab cakes have and also have a darker, savory flavor.

Jessica L.