Old-Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe
Southern Salmon Patties are an inexpensive meal and a simple recipe to make. The canned recipe costs less than five dollars and is quick to get on the table. This Deep South dish is made with breadcrumbs and is one of the easiest ways to get a weeknight dinner on the table fast.
Servings: 5 -8 patties
Calories: 210kcal
Ingredients
- 14.75 ounce can pink salmon
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt optional
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper optional
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Add vegetable oil to a skillet and preheat medium to medium-high. Add enough oil to cover half of the salmon patty.
- Drain the juice off the can of salmon. (Save the juice in case it is needed later). Add the salmon to a mixing bowl, check for bones, and remove them.
- Next, add the chopped onions, eggs, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to the bowl, mix together, and shape into patties.
- Fry the patties in vegetable oil for approximately five minutes on each side, or until each side is browned.
- Place on a paper towel to soak up the grease.
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Notes
- You can use Panko or regular breadcrumbs. Some people love to use Saltine or Ritz cracker crumbs. If the patties are too dry, add a little bit of the reserved juice. If they are too wet, add some more breadcrumbs.
- Have some lemon wedges nearby to squeeze a little on top.
- You can use canned or fresh salmon (cooked). If you have leftover cooked salmon from another recipe, that would make great patties.
- Pickle juice (Optional) - Try adding a splash of pickle juice to your salmon patty mix—it boosts the flavor and helps tone down any fishy taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1patty | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 695mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 2mg