Description
Salmon patties deliver a classic comfort meal straight from Grandma’s kitchen. These golden-brown discs blend flaky fish with simple pantry staples for a quick and satisfying dinner your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large can canned salmon
- 2 eggs
Binding and Texture:
- 1 cup bread crumbs
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 small onion
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Oil (as needed)
Instructions
- Drain 1 large can of salmon completely, meticulously removing large bones while leaving small ones intact. Your calcium intake will thank you.
- Finely dice 1 small onion to ensure smooth distribution throughout the mixture.
- Crack 2 eggs into a large mixing bowl, creating a perfect base for binding your salmon mixture.
- Add 1 cup bread crumbs, the drained salmon, chopped onion, salt, and pepper to the eggs. Mix thoroughly until ingredients form a consistent blend.
- Check the mixture’s consistency. If too wet, sprinkle extra bread crumbs. If too dry, add a tablespoon of milk.
- Shape the mixture into 4-6 compact patties using ¼ cup portions. Press firmly to ensure they hold together.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (375°F). Wait until oil shimmers but doesn’t smoke.
- Carefully place patties into the hot skillet, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until achieving a crisp, golden-brown exterior.
- Transfer patties to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil, allowing them to rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Check salmon carefully for any large bones, which can be unpleasant to bite into during eating.
- Adjust bread crumb quantity for perfect patty consistency, adding more if mixture seems wet or milk if too dry.
- Ensure skillet is at medium heat to achieve golden brown exterior without burning the delicate salmon patties.
- For gluten-free version, substitute regular bread crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko crumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg