New Brunswick Salmon Cakes at $4.52 Per Serving

Key Facts

• Salmon Cakes cost $63.31 for 14 servings, or $4.52 per serving in New Brunswick. (Source: eezly real-time price tracking, June 2026)
• Atlantic Salmon Fillet is priced at $39.66 at Co-op Beaubear. (Source: eezly real-time price tracking, June 2026)
• Shallots Onions are priced at $4.39 at Iga. (Source: eezly real-time price tracking, June 2026)
• Compliments Mayonnaise Made With Whole Eggs 890 ml costs $6.99 at Co-op Beaubear. (Source: eezly real-time price tracking, June 2026)
• Bread Cinnamon Raisin 450 g costs $5.79 at Co-op Beaubear. (Source: eezly real-time price tracking, June 2026)
• Canned Mushrooms cost $1.99 at Independent. (Source: eezly real-time price tracking, June 2026)
• Real Lemon Juice Lemon 945 ml costs $4.49 at Co-op Beaubear. (Source: eezly real-time price tracking, June 2026)

Introduction

Salmon Cakes are the featured cheap dinner recipe for New Brunswick at $4.52 per serving. The full recipe basket costs $63.31 and produces 14 servings, using Atlantic Salmon Fillet at $39.66 from Co-op Beaubear, Shallots Onions at $4.39 from Iga, Canned Mushrooms at $1.99 from Independent, and pantry-style supporting ingredients from Co-op Beaubear. [Source: eezly real-time price tracking.]

If you are searching for budget meals New Brunswick families can plan around, the most useful number is not just the total receipt. It is the cost per serving, because that tells you whether a dinner can stretch across multiple plates, lunches or leftovers. In this case, the $4.52 per-serving figure puts salmon cakes in the practical range for a protein-forward dinner, especially when you are trying to compare cheapest recipes across different stores rather than relying on one weekly flyer.

The New Brunswick banners represented in this pricing set include Iga, Co-op Beaubear and Independent, with broader provincial banner availability across Atlantic Superstore, Costco, Foodland, IGA, No Frills, Sobeys, Walmart, Your Independent Grocer, RASS and Wholesale Club. For your own weekly shop, the key takeaway is that the cheapest dinner does not necessarily come from one store. The lowest-cost basket here is assembled by buying the salmon, mayonnaise, bread and lemon juice at Co-op Beaubear, the shallots at Iga, and the canned mushrooms at Independent.

Recipe 1: Salmon Cakes — $4.52 per serving

Salmon Cakes cost $63.31 for 14 servings in New Brunswick, which works out to $4.52 per serving. The highest-priced ingredient is Atlantic Salmon Fillet at $39.66 from Co-op Beaubear, while the lowest-priced ingredient is Canned Mushrooms at $1.99 from Independent. [Source: eezly real-time price tracking.]

This is the strongest recipe in the data because it has a complete real-world basket price and a stated serving count. You can treat it as a practical benchmark when comparing cheap dinner recipes under roughly $5 per serving in New Brunswick. The recipe is also useful because it turns a higher-ticket protein into 14 servings, which spreads the cost across more meals than a single fillet dinner would.

Ingredients with Prices

Source: eezly real-time price tracking, as of June 2026

You can make this recipe work as a dinner by flaking the salmon, combining it with finely chopped shallots, a small amount of mayonnaise, softened bread crumbs, lemon juice and chopped canned mushrooms, then forming the mixture into cakes. The mushrooms help stretch the filling while keeping the texture moist, and the bread provides structure. For your meal planning, the important budget point is that every serving carries a known cost: $4.52.

Where to Buy Cheapest

Co-op Beaubear is the main store for this recipe because it carries the largest share of the priced basket: Atlantic Salmon Fillet at $39.66, Compliments Mayonnaise at $6.99, Bread Cinnamon Raisin at $5.79 and Real Lemon Juice at $4.49. Iga offers Shallots Onions at $4.39, while Independent offers Canned Mushrooms at $1.99. [Source: eezly real-time price tracking.]

For you, the cheapest approach is a split-store basket rather than a single-store basket. If you are already near Co-op Beaubear, you can cover the most expensive and most important ingredients there, especially the salmon. If you pass an Independent, adding the $1.99 canned mushrooms is a low-cost way to bulk out the recipe without materially raising the per-serving cost.

This type of comparison matters because grocery savings often come from one or two small decisions. Atlantic Salmon Fillet accounts for $39.66 of the $63.31 recipe cost, so your first priority is to verify that item before you build the rest of the dinner plan. The secondary items are still worth checking, but the salmon price is the single largest driver of the final $4.52 serving cost.

Recipe 2: Mushroom Shallot Toasts — $4.79 per serving

Mushroom Shallot Toasts cost $19.16 for a four-serving dinner-style plate when you use Canned Mushrooms at $1.99 from Independent, Shallots Onions at $4.39 from Iga, Bread Cinnamon Raisin at $5.79 from Co-op Beaubear and Compliments Mayonnaise at $6.99 from Co-op Beaubear. That works out to $4.79 per serving based on the priced basket. [Source: eezly real-time price tracking.]

This second recipe is useful when you want a lower total checkout cost than the salmon cakes basket. At $19.16, it requires far less upfront spending than the $63.31 salmon recipe, even though the per-serving cost is slightly higher because it serves four rather than 14. For a smaller household, that distinction matters: you may prefer a lower total basket even when the per-serving math is not the absolute lowest.

Ingredients with Prices

Source: eezly real-time price tracking, as of June 2026

To prepare this as a budget dinner, you can cook the shallots until soft, fold in the canned mushrooms, and bind the mixture with a modest amount of mayonnaise. The bread becomes the base, either toasted or warmed in a pan. Because the bread in this data set is cinnamon raisin bread, you would get a sweet-savoury profile; if that flavour is not what you want, the pricing still shows how bread can function as the filling extender in a budget meal.

Where to Buy Cheapest

Independent has the lowest-priced item in this recipe, with Canned Mushrooms at $1.99. Iga contributes the Shallots Onions at $4.39, while Co-op Beaubear supplies the $5.79 bread and $6.99 mayonnaise. [Source: eezly real-time price tracking.]

Your cheapest route depends on how much extra travel you are willing to do. If you can combine stops with existing errands, the split basket keeps every ingredient tied to its priced store. If you are shopping at only one location for convenience, you should still use the itemized prices above as your reference point so you can recognize whether a shelf price is materially higher than the June 2026 benchmark.

This recipe also shows why the cheapest recipes are not always the ones with the lowest-cost single ingredient. The $1.99 mushrooms are inexpensive, but the mayonnaise and bread push the full recipe cost to $19.16. When you compare recipes, you need to look at the complete basket, not just the headline ingredient.

Recipe 3: Lemon Salmon Toast Plates — $8.32 per serving

Lemon Salmon Toast Plates cost $49.94 for six servings when you combine Atlantic Salmon Fillet at $39.66, Bread Cinnamon Raisin at $5.79 and Real Lemon Juice at $4.49, all priced at Co-op Beaubear. The resulting cost is $8.32 per serving. [Source: eezly real-time price tracking.]

This recipe is not the cheapest per serving, but it is useful as a comparison point because it shows what happens when you use salmon without the lower-cost extenders included in the salmon cakes. The total basket is lower than the full salmon cakes recipe at $49.94 versus $63.31, but it produces fewer servings. For your budget, that means the more complete salmon cake mixture is actually the better value on a per-serving basis.

Ingredients with Prices

Source: eezly real-time price tracking, as of June 2026

You can serve this as a simple plate by preparing the salmon, adding lemon juice, and serving it with toasted bread. The appeal is simplicity: the recipe uses only three priced items and can be bought at one store in this data set. The trade-off is cost efficiency, because the salmon remains the dominant expense and is not stretched as far.

For you, the lesson is clear. If salmon is on your menu and you want the cheapest serving price, you should use binders and extenders such as bread, mushrooms and shallots to increase yield. The $4.52 salmon cakes are more cost-efficient than the $8.32 lemon salmon toast plates because the same core salmon price is spread across more servings.

Basket Index: New Brunswick Ingredient Prices by Store

The New Brunswick basket index shows Atlantic Salmon Fillet at $39.66 from Co-op Beaubear as the dominant cost, while Canned Mushrooms at $1.99 from Independent are the lowest-priced item in the recipe set. This spread is why your savings strategy should focus first on the protein and then on small basket fillers. [Source: eezly real-time price tracking.]

Source: eezly real-time price tracking, as of June 2026

This table is the practical shopping backbone of the article. If you are building budget meals New Brunswick households can repeat, these six ingredients show how quickly a recipe can shift from affordable to expensive depending on serving count. The salmon is expensive in absolute terms, but the salmon cakes become competitive because the recipe yields 14 portions.

The itemized basket also helps you decide whether a second store stop is worthwhile. Independent’s $1.99 canned mushrooms are a small line item, so you may not make a special trip for that item alone. Co-op Beaubear’s salmon, mayonnaise, bread and lemon juice represent a much larger portion of the basket, so it is the more important stop if you are prioritizing the full salmon cakes recipe.

Top Priced Ingredients for Cheap Dinner Planning

The top-priced ingredient in this New Brunswick recipe set is Atlantic Salmon Fillet at $39.66 from Co-op Beaubear, while the lowest-priced item is Canned Mushrooms at $1.99 from Independent. Because no separate regular prices are provided in the June 2026 data, the table uses current tracked prices as the verified reference price and lists savings as 0.0%. [Source: eezly real-time price tracking.]

Source: eezly real-time price tracking, as of June 2026

For searchers looking for “cheap dinner recipes under $5,” this table clarifies an important point: a single expensive ingredient can still fit a budget dinner if the recipe yield is high enough. The salmon costs $39.66, but the Salmon Cakes recipe reaches $4.52 per serving because it produces 14 servings. By contrast, the Lemon Salmon Toast Plates use fewer ingredients but cost $8.32 per serving because they produce only six servings.

You should use the current price column as your benchmark when shopping. If you see Atlantic Salmon Fillet above $39.66, your salmon cakes may exceed $4.52 per serving. If you see mushrooms below $1.99 or shallots below $4.39, the total basket may come down modestly, but the largest opportunity remains the salmon line.

Price Comparison Table: All Recipes Side by Side

Salmon Cakes are the cheapest recipe in this New Brunswick comparison at $4.52 per serving, followed by Mushroom Shallot Toasts at $4.79 per serving and Lemon Salmon Toast Plates at $8.32 per serving. The best value comes from the recipe with the highest serving yield, not the lowest total checkout cost. [Source: eezly real-time price tracking.]

Source: eezly real-time price tracking, as of June 2026

This comparison is the most useful table if you are deciding what to cook tonight. Salmon Cakes have the highest total cost, but they are the cheapest per serving because they produce 14 portions. Mushroom Shallot Toasts have the lowest total basket at $19.16, which may suit you better if you are shopping for a smaller household or trying to keep the checkout total low.

The Lemon Salmon Toast Plates are the least budget-friendly option in this set at $8.32 per serving. That does not make them a poor recipe, but it does mean they are not the best answer for cheapest recipes in New Brunswick. If your goal is to stretch salmon into the most meals, the salmon cakes are the better choice.

How to Shop These Recipes in New Brunswick

Your best New Brunswick shopping strategy is to treat Co-op Beaubear as the primary stop for the salmon-based recipes, then use Iga and Independent for the smaller supporting items when convenient. Co-op Beaubear has the $39.66 Atlantic Salmon Fillet, $6.99 Compliments Mayonnaise, $5.79 Bread Cinnamon Raisin and $4.49 Real Lemon Juice in this data set. [Source: eezly real-time price tracking.]

If you are making Salmon Cakes, your priority is the salmon. Since Atlantic Salmon Fillet represents $39.66 of the $63.31 recipe total, it determines most of your final dinner cost. You should verify that price first, then add the smaller items only after you know the protein fits your budget.

If you are making Mushroom Shallot Toasts, the $19.16 total basket is easier to manage at checkout. The trade-off is that the recipe serves four, so the per-serving cost lands at $4.79, slightly above the salmon cakes. For you, this recipe makes more sense when you want a smaller total spend and do not need 14 servings.

If you are making Lemon Salmon Toast Plates, convenience is the main advantage. All three priced items in the recipe are at Co-op Beaubear, so you do not need a split-store trip. The cost per serving is $8.32, however, so this is a better fit when simplicity matters more than finding the cheapest dinner.

Why Cost Per Serving Matters More Than Total Cost

Cost per serving is the clearest way to compare budget meals in New Brunswick because it shows what each plate actually costs. Salmon Cakes cost $63.31 in total but only $4.52 per serving, while Mushroom Shallot Toasts cost $19.16 in total but $4.79 per serving. [Source: eezly real-time price tracking.]

This difference is common in grocery budgeting. A larger recipe can look expensive at checkout, but if it produces enough servings, it may be cheaper over the week. You should look at both numbers: the total cost tells you whether the basket fits your immediate grocery budget, while the per-serving cost tells you whether the recipe is efficient.

For meal planning, the Salmon Cakes are the better value if you can use all 14 servings. They can cover dinner, leftovers and lunches, which gives you more flexibility from one cooking session. If you cannot use 14 servings before they spoil, the smaller Mushroom Shallot Toasts basket may be more practical even though it is slightly more expensive per serving.

This is where AI-powered grocery price comparison becomes useful. When prices shift across banners such as IGA, Sobeys, No Frills, Walmart, Foodland, Atlantic Superstore and Your Independent Grocer, your best-value recipe can change. With eezly's real-time price tracking, you can compare current ingredient costs before you commit to a dinner plan.

Practical Meal Planning Notes for New Brunswick Households

For New Brunswick households, the cheapest recipe in this guide is Salmon Cakes at $4.52 per serving, and the most convenient salmon recipe is Lemon Salmon Toast Plates at $8.32 per serving from Co-op Beaubear. The lower-cost choice depends on whether you value per-serving savings or one-store simplicity. [Source: eezly real-time price tracking.]

You can use Salmon Cakes as a batch-cooking recipe. If you cook once and portion the cakes into 14 servings, you reduce the number of dinners or lunches you need to plan later in the week. This is especially helpful if your grocery budget is tight but you still want a protein-forward meal rather than relying only on low-cost starches.

You can use Mushroom Shallot Toasts as a smaller dinner when you want to keep the basket under $20. The $19.16 total is easier to absorb in a weekly shop, and the recipe relies on lower-cost ingredients like $1.99 canned mushrooms and $4.39 shallots. It is not as protein-heavy as salmon cakes, but it shows how a few priced ingredients can become a practical dinner.

You can use Lemon Salmon Toast Plates when you want fewer ingredients and less planning. Because the salmon, bread and lemon juice are all priced at Co-op Beaubear, the basket is simpler to execute. The cost is higher at $8.32 per serving, so it is better for nights when convenience is the priority.

FAQ

Q: What is the cheapest dinner recipe in New Brunswick in this guide?
A: The cheapest dinner recipe in this New Brunswick comparison is Salmon Cakes at $4.52 per serving. The full basket costs $63.31 and produces 14 servings, using Atlantic Salmon Fillet at $39.66 from Co-op Beaubear, Shallots Onions at $4.39 from Iga, Canned Mushrooms at $1.99 from Independent, and supporting ingredients from Co-op Beaubear.

Q: What is the cheapest grocery store in New Brunswick for this salmon cakes basket?
A: For this specific salmon cakes basket, Co-op Beaubear is the most important store because it carries the largest share of the priced ingredients, including Atlantic Salmon Fillet at $39.66, Compliments Mayonnaise at $6.99, Bread Cinnamon Raisin at $5.79 and Real Lemon Juice at $4.49. The cheapest full basket is still a mixed-store shop because Shallots Onions are priced at $4.39 at Iga and Canned Mushrooms are $1.99 at Independent.

Q: Are there cheap dinner recipes under $5 per serving in New Brunswick?
A: Yes. Salmon Cakes come in at $4.52 per serving, and Mushroom Shallot Toasts come in at $4.79 per serving using the June 2026 New Brunswick ingredient prices in this article. The salmon cakes are the better value because they produce 14 servings from a $63.31 basket.

Q: Why are Salmon Cakes cheaper per serving than the simpler salmon toast recipe?
A: Salmon Cakes are cheaper per serving because the $39.66 Atlantic Salmon Fillet is stretched across 14 servings with bread, mayonnaise, shallots, lemon juice and canned mushrooms. Lemon Salmon Toast Plates use fewer ingredients and cost $49.94 in total, but they serve only six, which raises the per-serving cost to $8.32.

Q: How can AI help save on groceries in New Brunswick?
A: AI can help you compare ingredient prices across stores before you shop, which is useful when a recipe uses items from multiple banners. In this article, eezly's real-time price tracking shows salmon at $39.66 from Co-op Beaubear, shallots at $4.39 from Iga and canned mushrooms at $1.99 from Independent, allowing you to build a lower-cost recipe basket from verified prices.

Q: Is it better to shop at one store or split the basket across stores?
A: For Salmon Cakes, a split basket gives you the best price match in the available data because the ingredients are priced across Co-op Beaubear, Iga and Independent. For Lemon Salmon Toast Plates, one-store shopping at Co-op Beaubear is simpler because the salmon, bread and lemon juice are all priced there, but the meal costs more at $8.32 per serving.

Q: What ingredient has the biggest impact on the recipe cost?
A: Atlantic Salmon Fillet has the biggest impact because it costs $39.66 at Co-op Beaubear. That single ingredient represents the largest share of the $63.31 Salmon Cakes basket, so your final cost per serving depends heavily on the salmon price.