Description
Southern salmon patties are an easy, inexpensive, and delicious meal perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. With just a few minutes of prep you can make these easy salmon patties right on the stove top and have dinner ready in a flash!
Ingredients
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- (1) 14.75 ounce can pink salmon
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- oil for frying – I recommend vegetable oil or canola oil, do not use olive oil
Instructions
- Drain and reserve the liquid in the salmon can. Pick out any bones if necessary. (The bones are soft so don’t worry if you miss one, you won’t notice!)
- Add the salmon, onion, eggs, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to a large bowl. Use clean hands to mix it all together.
- Shape the salmon mixture into 8-9 patties and place on a plate or cutting board lined with parchment paper. If the patties are too dry and won’t hold together add a little of the reserved liquid from the canned salmon back to the salmon mixture to help it hold together.
- Heat oil enough to cover half the patties in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place the patties into the oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes per side or until each side is golden brown. Do not crowd the patties, work in batches if needed.
- Place patties on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil before serving.
Notes
Store leftover salmon patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for a fast reheat or for the crispiest (and best) texture reheat in an air fryer at 380°F for 3-4 minutes or the oven at 375°F for 8-10 minutes.
To freeze salmon patties, I recommend you freeze them before frying. Place on a parchment paper lined plate and freeze then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 186
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 276.7 mg
- Fat: 10.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 8.2 g
- Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 13.7 g
- Cholesterol: 70.5 mg