Description
Salmon patties bring comfort to your dinner table with a crispy golden exterior and tender, flaky fish inside. Packed with simple ingredients and ready in minutes, these classic patties will become your go-to weeknight meal that everyone craves.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (14.75 ounces) salmon
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- ¼ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
Binding and Cooking Ingredients:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- Drain a 14.75 oz can of salmon completely and gently break fish into small, even flakes using a fork.
- Add ¼ cup finely chopped onion, ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper, 1 large egg, and ¼ cup mayonnaise into a mixing bowl.
- Incorporate ½ cup breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp lemon juice, ½ tsp garlic powder, salt, and pepper with salmon mixture.
- Thoroughly blend ingredients until your mixture holds together and appears evenly distributed.
- Divide mixture into 6-8 uniform patties, gently pressing each one to ensure compact shape.
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat (approximately 350°F) until oil shimmers.
- Carefully place salmon patties into hot skillet, cooking 3-4 minutes until bottom turns golden brown.
- Flip patties and cook additional 3-4 minutes, ensuring internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Transfer cooked patties to paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges or preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- Drain canned salmon thoroughly and remove any large bones for a smoother texture and more pleasant eating experience.
- When mixing ingredients, use a light touch to prevent overworking the salmon, which can make patties tough and dense.
- For a gluten-free version, swap breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or almond flour to maintain the right binding consistency.
- Experiment with fresh herbs like dill or parsley to add extra flavor and brighten the salmon patties’ taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 292 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg