Description
These crispy salmon patties pack serious flavor into a quick weeknight dinner that comes together faster than ordering takeout. Fresh salmon gets mixed with herbs, breadcrumbs, and a zesty kick of seasoning for a meal guaranteed to satisfy hungry family members.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 14.75 oz (418 g) salmon, drained and flaked
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup onion
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Cooking and Serving:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Empty the drained salmon into a spacious mixing bowl, breaking it into small, uniform pieces with a fork to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- Add breadcrumbs, egg, finely minced onion, chopped parsley, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the salmon.
- Gently fold the ingredients together using a fork, mixing just until combined to prevent overworking the mixture.
- Shape the salmon blend into 8 compact patties, each approximately 2½ inches in diameter and ½ inch thick, using your hands to press them firmly together.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil, allowing it to heat for 1-2 minutes until shimmering but not smoking.
- Carefully position the salmon patties in the hot skillet, leaving space between each one to ensure even browning.
- Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on the first side, watching for a golden-brown crust to develop around the edges.
- Flip the patties and cook an additional 3-4 minutes, ensuring the interior reaches 145°F and the exterior becomes crisp and golden.
- Transfer the cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and let them rest for 1-2 minutes.
- Arrange the salmon patties on a serving platter and garnish with fresh lemon wedges for squeezing over the top just before eating.
Notes
- Use wild-caught salmon for the best flavor and texture in your patties.
- Drain canned salmon thoroughly to prevent soggy patties that fall apart during cooking.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 15 minutes before forming patties to help them hold together better.
- For a gluten-free version, replace breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or almond flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 289 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg