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Crispy Sheet Pan Salmon Rice Cakes with Creamy Dill Aioli Recipe

Crispy Sheet Pan Salmon Rice Cakes with Creamy Dill Aioli Recipe

Crispy Sheet Pan Salmon Rice Cakes with Creamy Dill Aioli are golden, crunchy on the outside, tender inside, and packed with savory salmon flavor. Baked on one pan and finished with a cool dill aioli, this easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or elegant appetizers.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 10 rice cakes 1x

Ingredients

Scale

For the salmon rice cakes:

2 cups cooked salmon, flaked

2 cups cooked rice (cold works best)

1 large egg

1/3 cup breadcrumbs or panko

2 tbsp mayonnaise

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

2 tbsp green onions, chopped

1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Salt and black pepper, to taste

For baking:

Olive oil spray

For the creamy dill aioli:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 clove garlic, grated

2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped

Salt, to taste

Optional garnish:

Extra dill

Lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, mix salmon, rice, egg, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon, green onions, dill, salt, and pepper until combined.

3. Form mixture into small patties and place on the prepared sheet pan.

4. Lightly spray tops with olive oil.

5. Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

6. Meanwhile, whisk all aioli ingredients together until smooth.

7. Remove salmon rice cakes from oven.

8. Serve warm with creamy dill aioli and optional garnish.

Notes

• Cold rice helps the cakes hold together better.

• Great way to use leftover salmon.

• Air fryer option: 400°F for 10–12 minutes.

  • Author: Mila Bryn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 cakes
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 540mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg

Keywords: salmon rice cakes, crispy salmon cakes, sheet pan salmon recipe