"The idea of a salmon loaf can be traced back to the 1904 St. Louis World Fair. Marketers were looking for ways to get homemakers to eat more canned salmon, and the idea of mixing up canned fish with crackers, dairy, and eggs that could either be steamed or baked and easily served seemed like the answer. Salmon loaf recipes also checked the boxes for those looking for meat-free meals and recipes that wouldn't run as pricey as those filled with meat."
"While you can take the basic idea of a salmon loaf and modify the list of ingredients, you'll want to strive for something that resembles a salmon burger with a textured, crunchy surface. Consider using diced shallots, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, or dill to add flavor to your recipe. Some chefs include minced carrot, anchovies, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste in their versions, or bulk up the assembled mix of ingredients with cooked rice to make a more substantial meal."
Salmon loaf is a baked or steamed dish made by combining canned salmon with crackers, dairy, eggs, and seasonings, then cooking in a loaf pan. The recipe originated around the 1904 St. Louis World Fair as a way to promote canned salmon to homemakers. The loaf serves as a meat-free, budget-friendly alternative and can feed a crowd. Variations include shallots, Parmesan, lemon zest, dill, minced carrot, anchovies, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, or cooked rice. The finished loaf can be sliced for plates or used to top toast and crackers. Preparation takes under an hour.
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