🍳🐟 Salmon Patties, Grits, and Eggs is a hearty Southern-style breakfast that’s flavorful, filling, and fairly simple to make. It’s a classic comfort meal in parts of the Southern United States.
🐟 Salmon Patties
Ingredients
- 1 can salmon (about 14–15 oz), drained
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
- 2 tbsp finely chopped onion
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt (optional)
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional, for moisture)
- 2–3 tbsp oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, remove large bones from the salmon (the soft bones are edible if mashed).
- Add egg, breadcrumbs/crackers, onion, garlic powder, pepper, salt, and mayo.
- Mix well and form small patties.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry patties 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
🌽 Grits
Ingredients
- 1 cup grits
- 4 cups water or milk
- ½ tsp salt
- 1–2 tbsp butter
- Optional: shredded cheese
Instructions
- Bring water or milk to a boil with salt.
- Slowly whisk in the grits.
- Reduce heat to low and cook 15–20 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in butter (and cheese if desired).
🍳 Eggs
Cook eggs however you like:
- Scrambled with butter
- Sunny-side up
- Over easy
Quick scrambled method:
- Beat 2–3 eggs with a pinch of salt.
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
- Cook eggs, stirring gently until soft and fluffy.
✅ How to Serve
- Spoon grits onto a plate or bowl.
- Add salmon patties on the side.
- Top with eggs.
- Optional: hot sauce, cheese, or green onions.
⭐ Extra Flavor Tip:
Mix a little lemon juice and hot sauce into the salmon mixture for brighter flavor.
If you want, I can also show you:
- 🐟 Crispy old-fashioned Southern salmon patties
- 🌽 Creamy cheese grits recipe
- 🍳 A full Southern breakfast plate with gravy and biscuits.
