Description
Canned salmon patties are crispy on the outside, tender inside, and packed with flavor. Made with pantry staples and ready in just 20 minutes, this budget-friendly, protein-rich dinner is a crowd-pleasing favorite for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14.75 oz) can of wild-caught salmon
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (for frying)
- Optional: Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- Drain and flake the salmon: Drain canned salmon and place in a bowl. Flake with a fork, removing bones and skin if preferred.
- Mix ingredients: Add eggs, breadcrumbs, onion, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form patties: Shape the mixture into 6 even patties.
- Cook the patties: Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Drain and serve: Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and serve hot with your favorite sides or as a sandwich.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a lighter option.
- Let mixture rest in the fridge to help patties hold their shape.
- Make ahead: Shape and chill patties a day in advance.
- Bake or air fry for a healthier alternative to pan-frying.
- Great for meal prep: Freeze cooked patties up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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