Description
Homemade salmon patties deliver a delightful seafood experience with crispy exteriors and tender centers. Pantry staples and fresh ingredients combine to create a quick, satisfying meal that will become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 (14.75 oz / 418 g) can salmon, drained & flaked (or 2 cups cooked fresh salmon)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsps chopped parsley or green onions
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsps olive oil or butter (for frying)
- tartar sauce or garlic aioli
- lemon wedges
- fresh dill or parsley
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly flake salmon in a large mixing bowl, breaking down any substantial chunks to ensure a uniform texture.
- Mixing: Blend breadcrumbs, egg, and mayonnaise into the salmon, creating a cohesive mixture that binds the ingredients together smoothly.
- Seasoning: Incorporate garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper throughout the mixture, gently folding to distribute seasonings evenly and maximize flavor profile.
- Moisture and Herbs: Drizzle fresh lemon juice and fold in finely chopped parsley, ensuring a balanced distribution of citrusy brightness and herbal notes.
- Consistency Check: Adjust mixture’s texture by gradually adding breadcrumbs if needed, aiming for a compact consistency that holds together seamlessly.
- Forming Patties: Shape the salmon mixture into uniform, compact patties using gentle, consistent pressure to maintain structural integrity.
- Cooking: Heat a skillet with a thin oil layer over medium-high heat, carefully placing patties and cooking for 3-4 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust forms and interior becomes thoroughly heated.
- Finishing: Transfer cooked salmon patties to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, allowing a brief cooling period before serving.
Notes
- Avoid Overmixing: Gently fold ingredients to prevent tough, dense patties that lose delicate salmon texture.
- Control Moisture Carefully: Add breadcrumbs incrementally if mixture seems too wet, ensuring patties hold shape without becoming dry.
- Achieve Perfect Sear: Use medium-high heat and wait until skillet is hot to create crispy golden-brown exterior without burning.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond meal or crushed gluten-free crackers for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg