Introduction
Salmon patties are a comforting, budget-friendly meal made with canned or fresh salmon. Lightly seasoned and pan-fried until golden, they’re perfect for dinner, sandwiches, or meal prep.
⏱️ Prep Time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 20–25 minutes
🧰 Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Fork
- Large skillet
- Spatula
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 2 (14.75 oz) cans salmon, drained and flaked
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed saltine crackers
- ¼ cup onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional)
- 2–3 tablespoons oil (for frying)
📌 Ingredient Notes
- Salmon: Remove skin and large bones if desired (bones are edible).
- Breadcrumbs: Crackers give a traditional Southern flavor.
- Seasoning: Adjust spices to taste or add Old Bay for a seafood kick.
👩🍳 Instructions
- Mix Ingredients
- In a bowl, combine salmon, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Mix gently until combined.
- Form Patties
- Shape mixture into 6–8 patties.
- Cook Patties
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry patties 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain & Serve
- Transfer patties to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve hot.
🧾 Nutrition Facts (Approx. per patty)
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Protein: 16 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
💡 Tips
- Chill mixture 10 minutes before frying for firmer patties.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches if needed.
- Serve with lemon wedges for extra brightness.
🔄 Variations
- Southern-Style: Add minced bell pepper and a dash of hot sauce.
- Cheesy: Mix in shredded cheddar or Parmesan.
- Air Fryer: Spray patties lightly with oil and air fry at 375°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Baked: Bake at 400°F for 15–18 minutes, flipping once.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Tartar sauce or remoulade
- Coleslaw or potato salad
- On a bun as a salmon burger
- With rice and green beans
If you’d like, I can also share a Southern salmon patties with cornmeal, old-fashioned grandma-style version, or a low-carb/keto version 🐟💛
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