Description
Enjoy these flavorful salmon patties, a quick and delicious way to use canned or leftover salmon. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, or a main course with your favorite sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds cooked salmon, flaked (about 3 cans, drained, or leftovers from a baked/broiled fillet)
- ½ cup finely chopped yellow onion
- ¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, plus more for coating if desired
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- Salt, to taste (be mindful if your salmon is already salted)
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter, for frying
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Salmon: Drain canned salmon and flake into a bowl. If using leftover cooked salmon, flake it. Remove bones and skin.
- 2. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, parsley, and dill (if using).
- 3. Add Aromatics and Seasonings: To the salmon, add chopped onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
- 4. Mix Gently: Pour the wet ingredients over the salmon mixture. Add ½ cup panko breadcrumbs and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5. Form the Patties: Divide mixture into 6-8 portions and form into ¾-inch thick patties. For a crisper coating, dredge in additional panko.
- 6. Chill Patties (Recommended): Refrigerate patties for 15-30 minutes to help them hold shape.
- 7. Cook the Patties: Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook 3-4 patties for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and heated through.
- 8. Drain and Serve: Remove patties from skillet, place on paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining patties. Serve warm.
Notes
Store cooked patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a little oil for best results, or in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g