Salmon Patties

Salmon Patties are a nostalgic dish packed with flavor that won’t break the bank. They’re not only packed with flavor, but easy to prepare, too. To make them, flaked salmon is perfectly seasoned then rolled in crispy breadcrumbs and fried until they’re golden brown. Serve them with your favorite sides to round out the meal.

Ingredients to Make Salmon Patties Recipe

Old fashioned salmon patties are an inexpensive and filling main dish to make using pantry staples. Recipes for salmon patties can vary a bit in seasonings and mix-ins but the ultimate result in an inexpensive meal. They can be served with tartar sauce, comeback sauce or a seafood sauce on the side. There would probably be mashed potatoes and homemade coleslaw on the table, too. That all combines to nostalgic comfort food for me. Ingredients for making Fried Salmon Patties Recipe: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Canned Salmon: Pink salmon. This is fully cooked salmon.
• Breadcrumbs: Panko breadcrumbs or finely crushed saltine crackers add a crispy coating.
• Mayonnaise: Mayo adds flavor and a creaminess to the salmon cakes/
• Lemon Juice: Enhances the seafood flavor.
• Seafood Seasoning: Use a brand you enjoy i.e. Seafood Magic Old Bay, Cajun/Creole seasoning,
• Pantry Seasonings: Garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper,
• Large Eggs – Binds the ingredients and help the cakes hold together when frying.
• Hot Sauce – For extra spice, this can be adjusted or omitted.
• Oil and Butter – For frying, you can use salted or unsalted butter and olive oil or vegetable oil. The combination of both will prevent the butter from burning.

How to Make the BEST Southern Salmon Patties Recipe

• Prep the Salmon – Drain the canned salmon and pick through removing any visible bones. Use forks to flake the salmon.
• Season the Filling – Add salmon to a medium bowl with the green onion, 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs, mayo, lemon juice, 1 1/2 tsp seafood seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper. Add the beaten eggs. Mix well.
• Dredge – Place the remaining Panko breadcrumbs onto a plate and season with the same seafood seasoning used in the salmon mixture.
• Divide the Salmon Mixture – Use a 4 ounce ice cream scoop to divide the mixture rolling lightly in the seasoned Panko breadcrumbs.
• Make Patties – Shape the salmon patties so they are uniform in size for even cooking.
• Refrigerate – Place onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper and chill for 30 minutes.
• Cook – In a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat cook the salmon patties in butter or a few drizzles of olive oil per the cook time in the recipe until golden and cooked through.

Tips for Making Salmon Patties

• Kitchen Tools You’ll Need: Medium bowl, large skillet shallow dish or plate, measuring cups and spoons and turning spatula.
• Can I Use Fresh Salmon? Yes, you can. You’ll need to finely chop it and increase the cooking time for several minutes to be certain it’s cooked through.
• What Sauces to Serve with Salmon Patties: Serve salmon patties with tartar sauce, comeback sauce or cocktail sauce on the side.
• Side Dishes to Serve with Salmon Patties: Creamy mashed potatoes, hush puppies, rice pilaf, macaroni and cheese, creamed peas and homemade coleslaw.

Recipe Variations

• Seafood Seasoning: You can use your favorite brand of seafood seasoning for this recipe. Use the same seasoning in the salmon patties and for the the breading.
• Fresh Herbs: You can add fresh herbs to salmon cakes. Fresh dill, fresh parsley, fresh tarragon, cilantro or thyme would all work.
• Lemon Zest: You could add lemon zest to the salmon for a citrus flavor.
• Panko Breadcrumb Substitution: You can use cracker crumbs or breadcrumbs to make salmon patties. Panko gives just the right crunch to the exterior of the patties and filler to hold them together.
• Mustard: You could add one tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the salmon mixture for a hint of spice.
• Fresh Salmon: Treat the family to these homemade Salmon Burgers using fresh salmon.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers: You can store leftover Salmon Patties in an airtight container chilled in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• Reheating: Reheat leftovers in a nonstick pan on the stovetop over medium heat. You can also reheat salmon patties gently in the microwave in single servings.
• Freezer: Cool and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat just before serving.

More Easy Seafood Recipes to Make

• Buffalo Shrimp can be served for an appetizer or an entree.
• For holiday meals or special occasions Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes can’t be beat.
• Restaurant quality Coconut Shrimp.
• Shake-up your burger menu with Salmon Burgers.
• Treat the family to Manhattan Clam Chowder for supper.
• For those in your life who are unable to eat shellfish, these Chicken Cakes and Remoulade Sauce are a fantastic choice.
• Another mild flavored fish that makes a tasty cake are these Cod Fish Cakes from A Family Feast.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Skillet
• Measuring Set
• Kitchen Utensils
• Knives and Chopping Board

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Salmon Patties

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time8 minutes mins

Chill time30 minutes mins

Total Time53 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, seafood

Cuisine: American, Southern

Keyword: salmon-cakes-recipe, salmon-patties

Servings: 8 patties

Calories: 251kcal

Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

• 3 6 oz cans quality pink salmon drained
• 4 medium green onion finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs or finely crushed saltine crackers divided
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp Seafood Magic Old Bay, Cajun/Creole seasoning, divided
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• salt and black pepper
• few dashes hot sauce
• 2 large eggs beaten
• butter or oil for frying

Instructions

• Drain the salmon and pick through removing any visible bones, flake the lumps apart using 2 forks.
• Add to a medium bowl with the green onion, 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs, mayo, lemon juice, 1 1/2 tsp seafood seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper and beaten eggs. Add hot sauce for a little heat, if desired.
• Dredge: Place the remaining 1 cup of Panko breadcrumbs onto a plate and season with 1/2 tsp of the same seafood seasoning used in the salmon mixture.
• Use a 4 ounce ice cream scoop to divide the mixture rolling lightly in the seasoned Panko breadcrumbs. Shape the salmon patties so they are uniform in size for even cooking.
• Place onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper and chill for 30 minutes. [Tip: Chilling will help the cakes hold together when frying.]
• Fry: In a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the salmon patties in 2 Tbsp butter or a few drizzles of olive oil for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
• Fry in batches adding more butter and oil as needed. Place onto a platter and keep warm between batches.
• Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pattie | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

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