Salmon Patties Recipe
This Salmon Patties Recipe creates golden, crispy patties perfect for any meal. These flaky fish cakes combine tender salmon with simple seasonings.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Non-stick frying pan
- Spatula for flipping
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small plate for shaping
Ingredients
- 1 can 14.75 oz salmon, drained and flaked
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs fresh or dried
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Drain salmon completely. Remove bones and skin pieces.
- Flake salmon into small, even pieces gently.
- Add breadcrumbs to the flaked salmon mixture.
- Mix in beaten egg and mayonnaise thoroughly.
- Add diced onion and lemon juice carefully.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Shape mixture into four equal round patties.
- Heat oil in pan over medium heat.
- Cook patties three minutes on first side.
- Flip carefully and cook two more minutes.
- Remove when golden brown and crispy outside.
Notes
- Drain salmon well Excess moisture makes patties fall apart during cooking.
- Chill before cooking Refrigerate shaped patties for 30 minutes for better hold.
- Don't overmix Gentle folding keeps salmon patties tender and flaky.
- Medium heat works best High heat burns outside before inside cooks.
- Fresh breadcrumbs taste better Make your own from day-old bread.