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!
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!
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!
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!
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
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
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.
i love the simplicity, these look great!! It’s nice to know there are responsible brands like this out there!
I agree! I love Safe Catch products!
I’m looking forward to trying this out! What’s the dipping sauce you have for the poppers?
Oh nevermind, I’m sorry I just noticed you mentioned Ranch!
How many oz of salmon is this?
Never mind! I just noticed the comment!
How many ounces of salmon should we use? The cans I have are 7.5 ounces, a bit larger than typical.
I used a total of 10oz of salmon!
I have some leftover salmon from last night’s dinner- do you think it would hold together using that rather than the canned?
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!
What other flours can I use instead of almond? My son has a nut allergy.
Oat flour would probably work!
Tried making these with a gelatin egg instead of actual eggs, and the patties didn’t hold up. But it made a delish casserole!
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!
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?
Pumpkin or butternut squash works beautifully!
Any recipe that has “salmon” in its title is a must-try for me! 🙂
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!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them!