Description
Mouthwatering Salmon Patties emerge as a delightful seafood classic, blending tender fish with crisp herbs and zesty seasonings. Simple ingredients create a quick, satisfying meal that brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 1 lb salmon, fresh or canned
- 0.25 cup salmon skin (optional)
Binding Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Cooking:
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Remove salmon skin and carefully flake the fish into a large mixing bowl, ensuring no large bones remain.
- Add finely diced onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, breadcrumbs, eggs, mayonnaise, and dijon mustard to the flaked salmon.
- Gently fold all ingredients together, maintaining a light touch to prevent salmon from becoming mushy.
- Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, mixing thoroughly but delicately.
- Shape the salmon mixture into uniform patties, approximately 3 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick.
- Refrigerate patties for 15 minutes to help them firm up and hold their shape during cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- Carefully place salmon patties into the hot skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and let rest for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanied by lemon wedges or your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- Ensure salmon is thoroughly deboned to prevent unexpected crunch and potential choking hazards.
- Use fresh salmon for maximum flavor and texture, avoiding canned options which can make patties too mushy.
- Chill the mixture before forming patties helps bind ingredients and prevents them from falling apart during cooking.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg