Description
Salmon Loaf brings comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table, ready in a snap with pantry staples. Packed with tender flaked fish and gentle seasonings, this nostalgic dish delivers warm, satisfying flavor your family will devour.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 cans salmon
Binding Agents:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup onion
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dried dill
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to a precise 350°F and lightly coat a standard loaf pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Drain two 14-15 oz cans of salmon completely, removing any visible bones or skin for a smooth texture.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and combine the drained salmon with 1 cup breadcrumbs, 2 beaten eggs, ¼ cup milk, and ¼ cup finely chopped onion.
- Season the mixture with 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon dried dill, and a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Blend all ingredients thoroughly, ensuring an even distribution of salmon and seasonings throughout the mixture.
- Gently transfer the salmon mixture into the prepared loaf pan, carefully pressing and smoothing the top for an even surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for exactly 45 minutes until the top turns a light golden brown and the center feels firm.
- Remove the salmon loaf from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes, allowing the ingredients to set and make slicing easier.
Notes
- Fresh salmon works best, but canned salmon is a convenient alternative that still delivers great flavor.
- Drain the salmon thoroughly to prevent a watery loaf and ensure a firm texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap breadcrumbs with ground almond meal or gluten-free crackers.
- Experiment with herbs like parsley or chives if dill isn’t your favorite, and adjust seasoning to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg