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A stack of seven cooked salmon patties, golden brown with visible herbs and bits of onion, is neatly piled on a white surface. Their crispy texture hints at a perfect salmon patties recipe. A lemon wedge and a blurred setting complete the appetizing scene.

The Best Old-Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe

Melissa Griffiths
This salmon patties recipe turns canned salmon into crispy, golden-brown bites that taste like they're straight from a seaside café. They're ready in under 30 minutes and use pantry staples you probably already have!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 patties
Calories 484 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can salmon (14.5 oz, drained and flaked)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup dry potato flakes
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion
  • Juice of ½ a lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 5 dashes hot sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Lemon wedges and/or tartar sauce for serving
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine the canned salmon, eggs, breadcrumbs, potato flakes, red onion, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.
  • Form the salmon mixture into patties using about ¼ cup for each. Shape into balls, then gently press to form patties about ½ inch thick. Place the formed patties on a plate or baking sheet.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Place the patties in the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan (cook about half at a time). Cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Add more oil to the skillet as needed and cook the remaining patties.
  • Transfer the cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately while hot and crispy, with lemon wedges and tartar sauce on the side.

Notes

  • Breadcrumb alternatives: Use panko, crushed crackers, or almond flour for a different texture or dietary preference.
  • Patties can be baked or air-fried for a healthier option without sacrificing crispness.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed rice cakes for a gluten-free version.
  • These patties taste great hot, warm, or even at room temperature for versatile serving options.

Nutrition

Calories: 484kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 15gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 328mgSodium: 327mgPotassium: 187mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 476IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 102mgIron: 3mg
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