Introduction
Southern Salmon Patties are a comforting, quick-to-make dish made with canned or fresh salmon, lightly seasoned, and pan-fried to golden perfection. They’re perfect for lunch, dinner, or even as an appetizer, served with a tangy dipping sauce or tartar sauce.
⏱️ Prep Time
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: About 22 minutes
🧰 Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Spatula
- Fork
- Measuring cups and spoons
📝 Ingredients (Makes 4–6 patties)
- 1 (14–15 oz / 400 g) can salmon, drained and flaked
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- ¼ cup finely chopped bell pepper (optional)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2–3 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges and tartar sauce for serving
📌 Ingredient Notes
- Salmon: Canned pink or red salmon works. Remove any large bones if desired.
- Breadcrumbs vs. Crackers: Crackers give extra crunch and a slightly buttery flavor.
- Add-Ins: Chopped parsley or green onions enhance freshness.
👩🍳 Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flaked salmon, egg, mayonnaise, onion, bell pepper, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add breadcrumbs or crushed crackers gradually until mixture holds together.
- Shape mixture into 4–6 patties.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry patties 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges or tartar sauce.
🧾 Nutrition Facts (Approx. per patty)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Protein: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
💡 Tips
- Chill patties for 10 minutes before frying to help them hold together.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent sticking.
- For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning or smoked paprika.
- Serve with a side of greens, rice, or mashed potatoes.
