Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe
This Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe is a Southern classic made with canned pink salmon, breadcrumbs, and simple seasonings. Crispy, comforting, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Servings: 8
Calories: 103kcal
Equipment
- 1 cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 1 14.75 ounce can pink salmon
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- ¾ cup plain bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Begin the recipe by opening the 14.75 ounce can of pink salmon and drain off the liquid. You can discard the liquid as you will not need it for later. Place the pink salmon into a large bowl and use a fork to separate and mash it into smaller pieces.
- To the same mixing bowl, add the ½ cup chopped onion, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Stir to combine.
- Add the 1 large lightly beaten egg and stir to combine. The mixture will be slightly sticky at this point. Add the ¾ cup breadcrumbs and stir to combine. The salmon mixture should be sticking onto itself.
- Now it's time to form the patties into round even sized circles similar to a hamburger patty, they should look like salmon burgers.
- Place a large skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Once heated add the 3 tablespoons oil and allow it to heat thoroughly. Add in the patties and be sure not to crowd the pan so they cook evenly and fry up crispy. After 2 to 3 minutes, flip each patty over to the opposite side and continue cooking for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown.
- Carefully remove each patty from the skillet using a spatula and place it on a paper towel lined plate to absorb the excess oil. Continue the process with the other patties until finished.
- If you need to add more oil, then do that once you remove the patties from the skillet and before adding the next batch. Once you have cooked all of the salmon patties, serve them warm, and enjoy!
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Notes
- If the mixture is too wet add additional breadcrumbs a little at a time.
- If the mixture is too dry add a small amount of additional lemon juice.
- Press the mixture together to form the salmon patty to your desired size. Keep in mind, the thicker the patty the more time it will need to cook.
- You may need to add a small amount of additional vegetable oil to the skillet while cooking the patties, this is fine.
- Serve with a dollop of fruit preserves for a sweet and savory combination.
- Try serving with Dijon mustard, tartar sauce, or any dipping sauce that you prefer. You may also add a dash or two of your favorite hot sauce before serving as well.
Nutrition
Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
