Salmon patties are golden, crispy on the outside and tender inside. Made with simple ingredients, they’re a quick, budget-friendly meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
👥 Serves
4 servings (8 patties)
⏱️ Prep Time
15 minutes
🕒 Cook Time
10–12 minutes
⏱️ Total Time
25–30 minutes
🍳 Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Frying pan or skillet
- Spatula
- Knife and cutting board
🥣 Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked or canned salmon (flaked)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)
- 2 tbsp oil (for frying)
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Canned salmon works great and is budget-friendly
- Breadcrumbs help bind and add texture
- Egg keeps patties from falling apart
- Lemon juice adds freshness
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare Mixture
- In a bowl, combine salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, mayo, lemon juice, and spices
- Mix until well combined
2. Shape Patties
- Form mixture into small round patties
3. Cook
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat
- Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown
4. Serve
- Serve hot with sauce or salad
📊 Nutrition Facts (approx per serving)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Protein: 20g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Omega-3: High
💡 Tips
- Don’t overcrowd pan
- Chill patties 15 minutes before frying for better shape
- Flip gently to avoid breaking
- Use non-stick pan for easier cooking
🔄 Variations
🌶️ Spicy Salmon Patties
- Add chili flakes or hot sauce
🧄 Garlic Herb Version
- Add more garlic and herbs
🧀 Cheesy Patties
- Add shredded cheese
🥗 Healthy Version
- Bake at 200°C instead of frying
🐟 Why It’s Loved
- Crispy outside, tender inside
- Quick and easy meal
- Budget-friendly
- Packed with protein and nutrients