Description
This Easy Salmon Patties recipe is a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy canned salmon. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh parsley, these patties are sautéed to a golden brown for a crispy exterior and tender interior. Ideal for a quick lunch or dinner, they can be served with your favorite dipping sauce or on a bun as a sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 14–15 oz canned salmon or salmon in packets (well drained)
- 1 medium yellow onion (1 cup, finely diced)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (seeded and diced)
- 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic salt (or sub with 1/2 tsp fine sea salt and 1/4 tsp garlic powder)
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup parsley (finely minced)
Cooking Fats
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Set a medium skillet over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter. Add the finely diced onion and red bell pepper, sautéing until golden and softened, about 7-9 minutes. Once cooked, remove the skillet from heat.
- Prepare Patties Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flaked, well-drained salmon, sautéed onion and pepper, Panko bread crumbs, beaten egg, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, black pepper, and minced parsley. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly. Form the mixture into patties, about a heaping tablespoon each, shaping them into approximately 2 inches wide and 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick.
- Cook Patties: Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter in a clean non-stick pan over medium heat until hot. Add the salmon patties in a single layer and sauté for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. If the patties brown too quickly, reduce the heat to prevent burning. Remove the cooked patties to a paper-towel-lined plate and repeat the process with remaining oil, butter, and salmon patties.
Notes
- Ensure the salmon is well drained before mixing to avoid soggy patties.
- Panko breadcrumbs provide a light, crispy texture but regular breadcrumbs can also be used if preferred.
- Mayonnaise adds moisture and helps bind the patties; for a lighter version, you can substitute with Greek yogurt.
- Season the patties according to taste; garlic salt can be adjusted or replaced with individual garlic powder and salt.
- Serve patties with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Salmon patties, easy salmon recipe, canned salmon patties, seafood patties, quick dinner, healthy fish patties
