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Home » Recipes » Dinner » Sweet Potato Salmon Poppers {Paleo, Whole30}

Sweet Potato Salmon Poppers {Paleo, Whole30}

By Taesha Butler March 20, 2018 (Updated August 6, 2021) 20 Comments

Servings16
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
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5 from 4 votes

Loaded with healthy starches, beta-carotene from the sweet potatoes, protein and Omega-3s from the salmon, and easy-peasy to make….these Sweet Potato Salmon Poppers are a parents dream for dinner time!

Sweet Potato Salmon Poppers ready and served with a cute red bowl of sauce and torn greens around the plate

Real. Simple. Wholesome. That is the dream shared round the world of tired mamas and papas as they stare blankly into their fridges, trying to muster up some sort of inspiration for what to cook for dinner… and that their crew will actually eat.

Sweet potato salmon poppers

Well, here is a little real, simple and wholesome dinner inspiration for you….Sweet Potato Salmon Poppers. Perfect finger food for little eaters (finger food always tastes better to kiddos, for some reason) and flavorful enough to keep mature palates happy, these poppers are going to be the perfect dinner to serve up to your selective crowd!

Salmon is brain food

Growing up, I recall people telling me often that “salmon is brain food.” I didn’t really get it then, but now that I am older, wiser and a bit more of a nutrition nerd than I was, I have discovered that old wives tale to actually be true!

All ingredients necessary to make the Sweet Potato Salmon Poppers including sweet potatoes, minced yellow onion and canned pink salmon

You see, the brain is made of fat. Lots of fat. And much of THAT fat is made up of essential fatty acids….something salmon is LOADED with.

The Omega-3 essential fatty acids found in oily fish like salmon help to protect those lovely brain cells of ours!

They also improve cognitive function in infants and children! Plus salmon is an amazing source of protein, potassium, and B vitamins.

Clearly, salmon is something I want, not only in my diet, but in the diet of my growing 6-year-old daughter!

A cute little hand grabbing one of the delicious Sweet Potato Salmon Poppers with more sweet potatoes to the right of the plate

While all of that sounds well and good, I am also a busy working mama who has a time crunch when it comes to dinner time! I need easy. I need fast.

Safe Catch canned fish

Which is why I always have a stash of Safe Catch canned fish on hand! It works great as an emergency protein when I am running short on time and/or provisions for dinner!

I have been buying Safe Catch’s tuna FOR YEARS and its the only tuna on the market that I feed my family! I love that their fish is all caught WILD and that there are no funky additives or preservatives added to the fish! Just simple clean protein that has saved my butt at dinner time more than I care to admit.

So when Safe Catch came out with Wild Pink Salmon, I was beyond jazzed and started dreaming up delicious ways to add the quality and convenient salmon to my family’s dinner rotation!

Enter Sweet Potato Salmon Poppers!

Three cans of the pink salmon and sweet potatoes right next to a plate full of the yummy dish

Sweet potatoes usually get a thumbs up from kiddos as a food of choice and the mildly sweet flavor of the potatoes compliments the flavors of Safe Catch’s Wild Pink Salmon so beautifully!

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Sweet Potato & Salmon Poppers ready and served with a cute red bowl of sauce and torn greens around the plate
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5 from 4 votes

Sweet Potato Salmon Poppers

Loaded with healthy starches, beta-carotene from the sweet potatoes, protein and Omega-3s from the salmon, and easy-peasy to make….these Sweet Potato Salmon Popper are a parents dream for dinner time!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salmon poppers recipe, sweet potato and salmon poppers, sweet potato poppers
Servings: 16
Calories: 62kcal
Author: Taesha Butler

Ingredients 

  • 2 cans Safe Catch Wild Pink Salmon, drained (I used the one with no added salt)
  • 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup yellow onion, finely minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons avocado oil, ghee or cooking oil of choice

Instructions 

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  • With clean hands or a spoon, mix the ingredients together until everything is evenly blended.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Using a heaping tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, portion out the salmon mixture. Form portions into balls and slightly flatten a bit before adding them to the hot skillet.
  • Cook each side for about 5 minutes or until a crust starts to form and popper firmly holds together.
  • Enjoy warm with your favorite dipping sauce (I love them with ranch dressing) or store cooled leftovers in fridge for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • The Omega-3 essential fatty acids found in oily fish like salmon help to protect those lovely brain cells of ours!
  • They have also been found to improve cognitive function in infants and children!
  • Plus salmon is an amazing source of protein, potassium, and B vitamins.

Nutrition

Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and may vary based on the product type, servings and other factors. If you are following a diet, please consult with a professional nutritionist or your doctor. Stay healthy!

Disclaimer: Thank you to Safe Catch for sponsoring this post! My promise to you, my readers, is to only promote content and products that I truly believe in and buy myself. All opinions stated in this post are my own.

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    Comments

  1. Tessa

    April 2, 2018 at 6:17 pm

    i love the simplicity, these look great!! It’s nice to know there are responsible brands like this out there!

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      April 7, 2018 at 6:35 pm

      I agree! I love Safe Catch products!

      Reply
  2. Jessica

    April 18, 2018 at 4:14 pm

    I’m looking forward to trying this out! What’s the dipping sauce you have for the poppers?

    Reply
    • Jessica

      April 18, 2018 at 4:15 pm

      Oh nevermind, I’m sorry I just noticed you mentioned Ranch!

      Reply
      • Rebecca

        August 13, 2019 at 10:34 am

        How many oz of salmon is this?

        Reply
        • Rebecca Jameson

          August 13, 2019 at 10:34 am

          Never mind! I just noticed the comment!

          Reply
  3. Katy

    June 4, 2018 at 11:32 pm

    How many ounces of salmon should we use? The cans I have are 7.5 ounces, a bit larger than typical.

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      June 11, 2018 at 2:21 am

      I used a total of 10oz of salmon!

      Reply
  4. Anna Fink

    July 11, 2018 at 6:04 pm

    I have some leftover salmon from last night’s dinner- do you think it would hold together using that rather than the canned?

    Reply
  5. Christina peter

    May 10, 2019 at 5:33 am

    I love your healthy cooking style! Im a former vegan who couldn’t keep it up with my family. But I love adding tons of veggies to whatever im making. I have been drooling and getting excited over all your recipes! Cant wait to try these and the green smoothie muffins. Im planning out some freezer meals for after i have my baby. Do you think this recipe and the muffins would freeze well? Still learning freezer do’s and dont’s!

    Reply
  6. Sarah

    June 7, 2019 at 6:12 pm

    What other flours can I use instead of almond? My son has a nut allergy.

    Reply
    • Taesha

      June 7, 2019 at 7:58 pm

      Oat flour would probably work!

      Reply
  7. Catherine

    November 5, 2019 at 2:08 pm

    Tried making these with a gelatin egg instead of actual eggs, and the patties didn’t hold up. But it made a delish casserole!

    Reply
    • Taesha

      September 23, 2020 at 11:44 pm

      Bummer that the egg-free option didn’t work out! I have tried them with flax eggs and they were a no-go for those too! But I am glad you were able to turn them into something new and delicious just the same!

      Reply
  8. Laura

    May 21, 2020 at 5:45 pm

    I have made these in the past and the family enjoyed them! But unfortunately I don’t have sweet potatoes this time, is there anything to substitute it with?

    Reply
    • Taesha

      September 23, 2020 at 11:43 pm

      Pumpkin or butternut squash works beautifully!

      Reply
  9. Helena

    January 24, 2021 at 2:53 pm

    5 stars
    Any recipe that has “salmon” in its title is a must-try for me! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Tiffany

    February 4, 2022 at 2:26 pm

    5 stars
    These were so good!! The only thing I did differently was I used the food processor on a uncooked sweet potato until it was grated, then added it in…it cooked perfectly in the time the salmon cakes took to cook. I also made srirancha dipping sauce…..just combining ranch and sriracha lol. Easy healthy dinner!

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      February 5, 2022 at 2:58 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  11. K Shull

    August 28, 2022 at 11:55 am

    5 stars
    Taesha – a lot of your recipes are compliant with Dr Gundry’s dietary recommendations (Plant Paradox book, etc). I’d recommend u find out what foods are ok and not ok on his diet and label your recipes that are lectin free! Many are 🙂 That would be a great resource for our community!

    We liked this recipe, especially when we remembered to use a dipping sauce as they’re kind of plain without it.

    Reply

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