Are you wondering what to do with canned salmon? If you’ve got some canned salmon in your pantry, consider this your lucky day because we’re going to show you exactly what to do with it.
It’s always nice to have a well-stocked pantry for those days when you can’t get to the grocery store. Also, when canned salmon goes on sale, you can stock up so that you’ve got it handy for tasty salmon patties, chowder, and more. Canned salmon is super healthy.
Sure, fresh salmon is best, but fish is canned when it is fresh. In fact, it’s hard to get fresh fish at the market that is fresher than the fish that was canned.
Tinned salmon is good for so much more than just salmon cakes and salmon patties (although we found a delicious recipe for those!).
You can use canned salmon to make chowder, salads, pasta dishes, sandwich spread, and even burritos.
Ready for some creative ideas for your canned salmon? Let’s explore these 11 amazing canned salmon recipes.
If you love seafood chowder, you should try this delicious recipe.
This homemade chowder tastes gourmet, but it’s ready to serve in minutes unless you opt to use fresh salmon (or leftover cooked salmon).
The veggies are super filling. With diced potato, sliced carrots, chopped celery, corn, and onion, you’re going to be full when you finish a bowl of steaming chowder.
Shredded cheddar cheese makes this chowder recipe so cheesy, and the milk and butter ensure that it’s nice and creamy.
Garlic, fresh dill, black pepper, and bacon send this chowder over the top.
The first recipe that pops into your head when you think of “canned salmon” is probably a salmon patty, salmon croquettes, or salmon burger. And why not? All of these are yummy.
Salmon cakes are easy to make and most of the ingredients are right there in your pantry. You can also use fresh salmon or smoked salmon, too.
This salmon cakes recipe calls for panko bread crumbs, but you can also use cornmeal, almond flour, or cracker crumbs. Add some bell pepper for color and flavor.
Sprinkle your salmon cakes with lemon juice and tartar sauce.
Serve your salmon cakes with potato wedges, french fries, or a side salad and you’ve got dinner on the table.
If you want a quick and easy casserole that is on the table in less than 20 minutes, this salmon pasta may be your new go-to recipe.
This recipe is especially nice when you want a light meal. It’s filling without being heavy.
All of the flavor you need comes from ingredients like minced garlic, fresh parsley, and lemon juice.
You can use any type of pasta, including spaghetti, linguini, or even angel hair pasta (as long as you watch your cooking time). Whole wheat pasta will make this dish even more nutritious.
Salmon wraps are an easy way to get some snacks or lunch ready quickly.
The salsa adds tons of flavor to these wraps, and dried cilantro gives a nice punch, too.
You can use regular cream cheese with this recipe or use low-fat cream cheese. Be sure to soften it to room temperature a couple of hours before you make your wraps.
You can eat these salmon wraps whole for a quick and easy light lunch. However, we love chilling wraps and then slicing them into cute little bite-sized pinwheels.
Watch the video below to learn how to make a delicious Caribbean dish using canned salmon.
Salmon Patties (+11 Tasty Canned Salmon Recipes)
These recipes are sure to please. So, gather your family and friends and enjoy. Let us know your thoughts!
Cassie brings decades of experience to the Kitchen Community. She is a noted chef and avid gardener. Her new book "Healthy Eating Through the Garden" will be released shortly. When not writing or speaking about food and gardens Cassie can be found puttering around farmer's markets and greenhouses looking for the next great idea.
