Salmon patties—classic, cozy, and secretly elite comfort food. 🐟💛 Here’s a simple, crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside recipe, plus a couple easy upgrades.
🐟 Classic Salmon Patties
Serves: 4 (8 patties)
Time: ~25 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 (14.75 oz) cans salmon, drained
(remove skin/bones if you want, but they’re edible) - 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers (Ritz = 🔥)
- ¼ cup onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 1 tbsp Dijon or yellow mustard
- 1 tsp Old Bay (or paprika + garlic powder)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2–3 tbsp oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix
In a bowl, flake salmon and mix with egg, breadcrumbs, onion, mayo, mustard, seasoning, salt & pepper. - Form patties
Shape into patties about ½–¾ inch thick.
(If mixture is loose, chill 10 min or add a little more crumbs.) - Cook
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Fry patties 3–4 min per side until golden and crispy. - Serve
Drain briefly on paper towels and serve hot.
🥄 Easy Sauce (Highly Recommended)
- ½ cup mayo
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped dill or parsley
- 1 tsp Dijon
Mix and drizzle. Trust me.
✨ Variations
- Southern-style: Use crushed saltines + a splash of hot sauce
- Fresh salmon: Chop raw salmon, pan-fry same way
- Air fryer: 375°F for 8–10 min, flip halfway
- Spicy: Add cayenne or chopped jalapeños
🥗 What to Serve With
- Coleslaw or simple salad
- Mac & cheese
- Roasted potatoes
- On a bun like a salmon burger 👀
If you want, I can give you a no-breadcrumb (keto) version, a fresh salmon upgrade, or a grandma-style old-school recipe.
