Description
These crispy Southern Fried Salmon Patties showcase budget-friendly canned salmon transformed into golden, flavorful delights. With a perfect crunch outside and tender interior, they’re a quick Southern classic that delivers comfort in every bite. Ready in under 30 minutes using pantry staples!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14.75 oz) can pink or red salmon, drained (bones and skin included—they add calcium and richness!)
- ½ cup crushed saltine crackers (or plain breadcrumbs)
- ¼ cup finely diced yellow onion
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard (optional but classic)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 2–3 tbsp vegetable oil or bacon fat, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Drain salmon thoroughly but reserve some moisture. Flake in bowl, keeping bones/skin for nutrients.
- Combine salmon with crushed crackers, onion, parsley, egg, lemon juice, Worcestershire, mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Form mixture into 4 equal patties (about ½-inch thick). Chill 10 minutes if mixture feels loose.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 4-5 minutes per side until deep golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for brightness.
Notes
Pro Tips: Substitute with 1.5 cups cooked fresh salmon. For extra crispiness, add 1 tbsp cornmeal to mixture. Chilling patties helps them hold shape.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in airtight container up to 3 days. Reheat in air fryer (350°F for 5 mins) or skillet for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: B
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: salmon patties, Southern comfort food, canned salmon recipes