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What Can I Make with Salmon and Potatoes?

With salmon and potatoes, you can make Salmon fishcakes, Roast salmon and potatoes, Salmon potato chowder, plus the other practical options below. Choose by the time, equipment, and supporting ingredients you have.

Five realistic directions

Meal ideas that genuinely fit these ingredients

01

Salmon fishcakes

Likely supporting ingredients: lemon, herbs, oil, stock, yoghurt or mayonnaise.

02

Roast salmon and potatoes

Likely supporting ingredients: lemon, herbs, oil, stock, yoghurt or mayonnaise.

03

Salmon potato chowder

Likely supporting ingredients: lemon, herbs, oil, stock, yoghurt or mayonnaise.

04

Salmon potato salad

Likely supporting ingredients: lemon, herbs, oil, stock, yoghurt or mayonnaise.

05

Salmon topped potato cakes

Likely supporting ingredients: lemon, herbs, oil, stock, yoghurt or mayonnaise.

Pantry additions

What you may still need

lemon, herbs, oil, stock, yoghurt or mayonnaise

Meal types

Good fits

  • lunch
  • dinner
  • meal prep
  • side dish

Substitutions

If an ingredient is missing

Trout is the closest swap; white fish is leaner and may cook faster.

Sweet potato can replace potato, but it is sweeter, softer and may cook faster.

A substitution can change texture, binding, leavening, taste, moisture, or cooking time.

Prep and storage

Keep the ingredients ready to use

Keep chilled and cook or freeze by the use-by date.

Store potatoes in a cool, dark, ventilated place rather than the fridge.

FAQ

Questions about cooking with Salmon and Potatoes

What is the quickest thing to make with salmon and potatoes?

Salmon fishcakes is usually the quickest starting point. You may also need lemon, herbs, oil, stock, yoghurt or mayonnaise.

Can I make Salmon fishcakes with only these main ingredients?

It depends on the recipe. For better flavour and the right structure, you will usually still need lemon, herbs, oil, stock, yoghurt or mayonnaise.

What can I substitute for salmon?

Trout is the closest swap; white fish is leaner and may cook faster.

How should I store salmon and potatoes?

Keep chilled and cook or freeze by the use-by date. Store potatoes in a cool, dark, ventilated place rather than the fridge.

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