Salmon Patties

Salmon Patties
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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Yield: 4 patties

Salmon burgers from canned salmon are a delight and made from all pantry staples. You can serve these salmon patties so many different ways. They make a delicious and hearty dinner with mashed potatoes and peas. It'll be the ultimate old-fashioned comfort food dinner. You can also make them into burgers, serve with slaw, or eat as is. This recipe is very easy to make, even for beginning cooks. Just follow the directions and you'll soon sit down to a savory and satisfying meal.

There's something especially wonderful about returning to down-home recipes in the face of a fancy food movement. There's nothing wrong with using canned salmon and saltine crackers; in fact, if you are used to eating fancy restaurant fare, this recipe will come as a pleasant surprise. It's always nice to know you can make something so tasty from what you keep in your pantry.

The canned red sockeye salmon is recommended. Canned pink salmon is cheaper, but the flavor and texture of the sockeye are of higher quality. Drain the salmon and remove the bones and skin (or crush the bones and leave them in for more calcium), then flake, and proceed with the recipe. You can also use leftover salmon fillets or steaks if you have any on hand. Just flake the salmon with your fingers until it's fairly fine, then make the patties.

For other serving options, try them with tartar sauce or some mayonnaise mixed with honey mustard. Place them on toasted English muffins or ciabatta rolls with some mustard and mayonnaise for salmon burgers. If you have sliced avocado and red onions, add those, too. Add a side of oven-baked fries (or even potato chips) and you've got a delicious lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 (14-ounce) can salmon, drained

  • 3/4 cup finely crushed saltine crackers

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps to Make It

  1. Place the salmon and cracker crumbs in a large bowl. Set aside.

  2. In a heavy skillet over medium heat, cook onion and red bell pepper until tender in 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.

  3. Add the cooked vegetables to the salmon and cracker crumbs in a bowl and mix gently. Add dill weed, egg, and lemon juice and mix gently.

  4. Form the salmon mixture into 4 patties using your hands. At this point, you can cover the patties and refrigerate for a couple of hours before you finish cooking them.

  5. When you are ready to cook, add the remaining olive oil and tablespoon of butter to the same skillet over medium heat.

  6. Once the butter has melted, add the cold salmon patties to​ the skillet. Cook the patties for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and hot. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
362 Calories
24g Fat
10g Carbs
25g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 362
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 204mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 25g
Vitamin C 19mg 97%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 461mg 10%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)