Description
Crispy and tender salmon patties, perfect for quick dinners or lunches, made in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 425 g (15 oz) canned salmon, drained and flaked
- 60 g (1/2 cup) plain breadcrumbs or panko
- 1 large egg (50 g)
- 30 g (2 tbsp) mayonnaise
- 40 g (1/4 cup) finely chopped yellow onion
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice
- 5 g (1 tbsp) chopped fresh parsley
- 5 g (1 tsp) Dijon mustard
- 3 g (1/2 tsp) kosher salt
- 1 g (1/4 tsp) black pepper
- 45 ml (3 tbsp) neutral oil (vegetable or canola) for frying
- Optional: 30 g (1/4 cup) extra breadcrumbs for dredging
Instructions
- Drain 425 g (15 oz) canned salmon well and flake with a fork into large pieces. Sauté 40 g (1/4 cup) onion in 5 ml (1 tsp) oil until translucent, about 3–4 minutes; cool before adding.
- In a bowl, whisk 1 large egg (50 g), 30 g (2 tbsp) mayonnaise, 15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice, 5 g (1 tsp) Dijon mustard, 3 g (1/2 tsp) kosher salt, and 1 g (1/4 tsp) black pepper for 10–15 seconds. Add chopped parsley and the cooled sautéed onion.
- Add the flaked salmon and 60 g (1/2 cup) breadcrumbs to the wet mix. Fold gently until just combined.
- Portion the mix into eight even portions (about 60 g each). Shape into 2 cm thick patties and chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- If using a breadcrumb dredge, press each patty into extra breadcrumbs. Heat 45 ml (3 tbsp) neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
- Carefully add patties; cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 63°C / 145°F).
- Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to rest for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
Don’t overmix and ensure excess moisture is removed for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 patties
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
