Description

These homemade salmon patties are flavorful, crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. Made with fresh baked salmon, green onions, garlic, and mild seasonings, they are perfect as a snack, appetizer, or main dish when served with your favorite dipping sauce or on a salad. The patties are pan-fried to golden perfection, delivering a satisfying texture and rich taste in every bite.

Ingredients

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Salmon Patty Ingredients

1 lb salmon (cooked and flaked)
1/2 cup green onions (chopped)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
1 1/2 cups Panko bread crumbs (plain)
1/2 teaspoon Italian herbs seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper (or to taste)
2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
1/4 cup mayo
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons hot sauce (optional)
Zest of one lemon

Cooking Oil

Canola or vegetable oil (enough for about 1 inch depth in skillet)

Instructions

Bake the Salmon: Preheat the oven to 425˚F. Place the salmon skin-side down on a lightly greased baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, brush with olive oil, and bake uncovered for 10 minutes until cooked through.
Flake the Salmon: Remove the salmon from the oven and discard the skin. Use a fork to flake the salmon into small pieces, removing any bones you find.
Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the flaked salmon with chopped green onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, panko breadcrumbs, Italian herbs, paprika, dried parsley, salt, pepper, beaten eggs, mayonnaise, lemon juice, hot sauce (if using), and lemon zest. Mix thoroughly using your hands until well incorporated.
Form Patties: Using an ice cream scoop to portion evenly, shape the mixture into uniform patties about the size of a small burger.
Pan-Fry the Patties: Heat canola or vegetable oil in a skillet to about 1 inch depth until sizzling. Carefully place the salmon patties in the pan and cook each side for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crisp, turning gently to avoid breaking.
Drain and Serve: Remove the cooked patties and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce, or make into salmon burgers, or serve over rice or fresh salads.

Notes

Be sure to remove all bones from salmon before mixing.
Panko breadcrumbs provide a lighter, crisp texture, but you can substitute with regular breadcrumbs if needed.
Adjust seasonings and hot sauce quantity to suit your spice preference.
For a healthier option, you can bake the patties instead of frying, but pan-frying adds a delicious crispy crust.
Use fresh lemon zest for the brightest flavor; dried lemon zest won’t provide the same freshness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

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