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What Is Salmon, canned and How Can I Use It?

Here's everything worth knowing about canned salmon and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 82 recipes to cook tonight.

salmon, canned

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size unknown (100g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 136Calories from Fat 43
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.8g 7%
Saturated Fat 0.8g 4%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 399mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0.0
Protein 23.1g
Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 28% Iron 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Canned salmon is usually found in the canned goods section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Salmon, canned is a member of the Finfish and Shellfish Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does canned salmon weigh?

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Finfish and Shellfish Products

In Chinese:鲑鱼罐头
British (UK) term:
en français:saumon en conserve
en español:salmón enlatado

Recipes using canned salmon

There are 82 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Super Salmon Burgers

Super Salmon Burgers

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Super salmon burgers bind canned pink salmon with egg, breadcrumbs, cheddar, and thyme into pan-seared patties, served in pita pockets with lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce. A 35-minute pantry burger.

Salmon Salad

Salmon Salad

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A quick, easy and delicious lunch or dinner when you feel too lazy to cook up a storm! Place the yummy salad in between two slices of toasted whole grain bread to make a nutritious meal.

Warm Salmon Salad with Crispy Potatoes

Warm Salmon Salad with Crispy Potatoes

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Kick it up a notch with this version of salmon salad. The crispy potatoes make the dish worthy of serving to guests. Be prepared for rave reviews. It can also be stuffed into a pita for a quick and healthy lunch.

Salmon-Spinach Loaf

Salmon-Spinach Loaf

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This recipe is a pleasant compromise between a salmon loaf and a spinach souffle. It does not have a strong flavor or texture of spinach, as do some cooked spinach dishes.

Cheesy Salmon Potato Cakes

Cheesy Salmon Potato Cakes

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These golden, crispy salmon potato cakes combine flaky salmon, creamy mashed potatoes, and sharp cheddar for a comforting meal. Perfect with baked beans or a fresh salad, they’re an easy, budget-friendly dish for any occasion.

Alaska Salmon Salad Sandwich

Alaska Salmon Salad Sandwich

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This quick and easy recipe will help you make a light but scrumptious lunch.

Easy & Yummy Salmon Burgers

Easy & Yummy Salmon Burgers

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Very low calorie alternative to your typical beef burger. The water chestnuts give the burger a good crunch.

Crustless Salmon Quiche with Fresh Herbs

Crustless Salmon Quiche with Fresh Herbs

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Crustless salmon quiche: low-carb, gluten-free, weeknight-fast. Canned salmon, sharp cheddar, eggs and milk baked with fresh basil, tarragon, oregano, and parsley into a tender herb-flecked custard.

Easy Salmon Pate Dip

Easy Salmon Pate Dip

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A delicious change from the standard Krab or Clam dip.

Peas 'N' Salmon Loaf

Peas 'N' Salmon Loaf

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Salmon loaf with canned salmon, cracker crumbs, eggs, and green peas, baked in a loaf pan with a tangy ketchup glaze. A budget-friendly retro pantry dinner that bakes up in under an hour.

Cheddar Salmon Cakes

Cheddar Salmon Cakes

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These delicious salmon cakes are so easy to make, and well satisfy your appetite. Well balanced flavor, texture and nutrients, and the ingredients are reasonably economical as well.

Best Salmon Cakes

Best Salmon Cakes

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These quick and easy salmon patties are the perfect starter dish for any dinner party. With just a few ingredients, these golden brown and crispy patties are sure to impress.

Favourite Salmon Patties

Favourite Salmon Patties

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Very very good, we baked the pasties in the oven, and they turned out perfect.

Pacific Salmon Loaf

Pacific Salmon Loaf

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Pacific salmon loaf made with canned salmon, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, and chopped vegetables, baked and served with cucumber sauce. A simple, budget-friendly seafood dinner.

Basic Best Salmon Loaf

Basic Best Salmon Loaf

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Leave the ground beef in the freezer, and use this delicious recipe that uses not chicken, but fish!

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Lazy Salmon Cakes

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Lazy salmon cakes turn canned salmon and leftover mashed potato into pan-fried patties with dill, lemon and onion. A pantry dinner that comes together in 30 minutes with whatever's already in the fridge.

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Quickie Salmon-Potato Casserole

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Creamy salmon casserole with potato soup, celery, and a crunchy shredded wheat topping. Ready in 30 minutes using pantry staples and canned salmon.

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Fishy Fries

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Deep-fried salmon fritters made with canned salmon folded into a light egg white batter. Crispy, golden fish fries served with tomato or tartar sauce. Kid-friendly.

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Tangy Salmon Mousse

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Light salmon mousse made with canned and smoked salmon, Greek yogurt, ginger, and whipped egg whites, served with a grapefruit-walnut oil salad. An elegant British-style starter.

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Fisherman's Catch

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Fisherman's Catch sandwiches are kid-friendly fish-shaped bread sandwiches filled with canned salmon, cream cheese, and cucumber, decorated with cucumber slice "scales."

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Salmon Oysters

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Salmon oysters are crispy pan-fried fritters made from canned salmon, eggs, flour, and baking powder. Shaped like oysters and fried golden. Serve with fries, coleslaw, and tartar sauce.

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Cheesy Fisherman's Grill

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Cheesy fisherman's grill: canned salmon and fresh crab folded into a parsley-tomato béchamel, topped with parmesan, and broiled bubbling gold. A quick seafood gratin for two.

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Salmon & Basil Ravioli

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Salmon and basil ravioli: homemade basil-flecked pasta dough filled with canned salmon and curd cheese, poached in fish stock and served with a fresh tomato-pesto sauce.

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Salmon-Wiches

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Salmon patty sandwiches on English muffins with hollandaise sauce. Canned salmon patties coated in crushed cheese crackers, sauteed, then slow-cooked in a Crock-Pot for tender results.

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Salmon Salad Platter

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Salmon salad platter with marinated broccoli, hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, and cucumbers on mixed greens. Dressed with a light tarragon yogurt dressing made from the broccoli marinade.

All 82 canned salmon recipes

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