Description
Salmon patties bring comfort right to your dinner table with a crispy golden crust that melts in your mouth. Packed with fresh fish and simple ingredients, these patties make weeknight meals deliciously satisfying and quick to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can salmon
- 1 egg
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup onion
- ¼ cup parsley
Seasoning and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Drain the entire 14.75 oz salmon can thoroughly, removing all liquid. Gently break salmon into flaky pieces in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add ½ cup breadcrumbs, ¼ cup finely chopped onion, and ¼ cup chopped parsley directly into salmon. Crack one whole egg into the mixture.
- Pour 1 tablespoon lemon juice over ingredients. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper evenly across the bowl.
- Use your hands to combine all ingredients thoroughly, ensuring even distribution of seasonings and binding elements.
- Shape the salmon mixture into 4-6 compact patties, pressing firmly so they hold together during cooking.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F). Carefully place patties into hot oil.
- Cook patties for 4-5 minutes on first side until golden brown and crispy edges form.
- Flip patties and cook additional 4-5 minutes on second side, ensuring internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Transfer cooked salmon patties to paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Thoroughly drain canned salmon to prevent soggy patties and ensure a crisp exterior.
- Chop onions finely so they blend smoothly into the mixture without large chunks disrupting the texture.
- Let patties rest for a few minutes after forming to help them hold together better during cooking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or almond flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 324 kcal
- Sugar: 0.8 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg