Description
Delicious and easy-to-make salmon patties that are crispy on the outside, moist on the inside, and bursting with flavor. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a tasty lunch option.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Patties:
- 1 (14.75 oz) can salmon (drained, bones removed)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (for frying)
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine drained salmon, egg, mayonnaise, breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Form Patties: Form the mixture into 6–8 patties, pressing gently to hold shape.
- Cook Patties: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh cooked salmon for canned if desired.
- For a gluten-free version, use almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Great served with a dollop of tartar sauce or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
