Description
This simple and delicious Salmon Patties recipe uses canned salmon combined with eggs, green onions, panko breadcrumbs, and parmesan, pan-fried to golden perfection. Ready in just 30 minutes, these patties make a nutritious and versatile meal that's great served warm or cold, perfect as a main dish or atop salads.
Ingredients
Salmon Patty Mixture
- 24 ounces canned salmon (3-8oz cans with no skin/bones or 2-14.75oz cans with skin/bones, drained)
- 2 eggs (add another egg, egg yolk, or 1 tbsp mayonnaise if needed for binding)
- 6 green onions, minced
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 lime, juiced
For Cooking
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil (can substitute olive oil, increase quantity if a crisper crust is desired)
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon: Drain the canned salmon thoroughly. If it contains bones and skin, either remove them manually or crush the bones into small pieces to be mixed in for added calcium.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the salmon, eggs, minced green onions, panko bread crumbs, grated parmesan, and lime juice. Using your hands, mix until fully combined and shape the mixture into 8 patties about one inch thick. For salmon burgers, make the patties larger to fit sandwich buns.
- Heat the skillet: Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the avocado oil and heat until hot enough that a breadcrumb sizzles upon contact.
- Cook the patties: Place the patties in the skillet, leaving enough space between each for even cooking. Cook for about 5-10 minutes on the first side until golden brown, then carefully flip and cook for another 5-10 minutes until the other side is also golden and patties are cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the salmon patties warm as a main dish or chilled on top of salads for a refreshing meal.
Notes
- If patties are not holding together well, add an additional egg or a tablespoon of mayonnaise to help bind them.
- You can remove skin and bones from canned salmon for a finer texture, or crush bones into the mix for extra nutrients.
- Use avocado oil or olive oil for pan-frying; increase the amount of oil to get a crispier crust on the patties.
- These patties freeze well – shape them and freeze before frying to cook fresh later.
- Adjust lime juice to taste for added brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American