Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe

An overhead image of 2 salmon patties on a plate with mixed greens and tartar sauce.

Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe

My old fashioned salmon patties recipe is a tasty light lunch option that is also great for brunch with the family! Quick and easy to make in under 20 minutes, this recipe is also an excellent way to use up any leftover salmon.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Low Lactose

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 18

Servings servings

Calories 118kcal

Author Jessy Freimann

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ½ cups cooked salmon, shredded
½ cup panko bread crumbs
1 large egg
½ teaspoon dried dill
¼ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2-3 dashes hot sauce, I used franks Red Hot
½ lemon (juice only) + more for serving
1 Tablespoon mayonnaise
Tartar sauce for serving

Instructions

Place all ingredients except for the oil and tartar sauce in a mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
Divide the mixture into 4 portions and shape tightly into ½ inch patties.
Heat 2-3 Tablespoons oil over medium high heat in a large sauté pan.
Once oil is hot, add patties to the pan.
Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely browned, rotating if necessary for even cooking, turning once.
Remove patties to paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

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Notes

When prepping the salmon, check to see if the skin is still on. If it is, be sure to remove it before shredding.

If you need to cook the salmon- bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes and cool.

Be sure to pack the patties tightly when you form them. Try to keep them at the same thickness too — around ¾ inch is best. I gently push in the edges as well to try and prevent them from coming apart during cooking.

Make sure the oil is super hot before adding the cakes to the pan. I generally rotate them once or twice during cooking so the whole side is evenly browned.

Be gentle when turning them so they don't come apart.

Have a paper towel-lined plate handy for draining. There will be a little excess grease when you transfer them from the pan to the plate.

Ingredients to prep ahead- Cook the salmon if you haven't yet, then shred it. You could even form the patties up to an hour in advance. Store in the fridge until you're ready to use.

Leftovers and storage- These simple salmon patties last for up to 3 days covered in the refrigerator. I usually reheat single servings in 30-second bursts in the microwave, or I'll use my oven for larger portions. About 10 minutes in a 375-degree F oven is all they'll need.

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