Description
These canned salmon patties are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with savory flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this easy salmon patties recipe comes together quickly for a budget-friendly weeknight dinner. Perfectly seasoned with fresh vegetables and pan-fried to golden perfection, they’re delicious served with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of dill.
Ingredients
- 1 can (14.75 oz) salmon, drained
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg, beaten
- 4 tablespoons butter, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
- Fresh dill, for garnish
Instructions
- Drain the canned salmon and remove any large bones or skin if desired.
- In a large bowl, combine the salmon, bread crumbs, green onions, celery, mayonnaise, and beaten egg.
- Mix until well combined and form the mixture into evenly sized patties.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the salmon patties and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess butter.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of fresh dill.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard or a dash of hot sauce to the mixture. If the mixture feels too wet, add more bread crumbs; if too dry, add a bit more mayonnaise. You can substitute crushed crackers for bread crumbs. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 patties
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: canned salmon patties, easy salmon cakes, quick dinner recipe, budget meal, crispy salmon patties