Fresh Salmon Patties Recipes
These healthy salmon patties are made with fresh salmon, packed with flavor, and easy to make. The perfect combination of spice, texture, and nutrition makes this great for spring meals and will have you making these fresh salmon patties every week
Use fresh salmon: Using fresh salmon is key to making delicious salmon patties. Look for wild-caught salmon that is firm and has a bright color.
Equipment
- Zester
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb fresh salmon, skin and bones removed, chopped into large pieces
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- flour, if needed
Instructions
- On a clean seafood cutting board, chop salmon into large chunks and place into blender.
- Pulse until the salmon is chopped into tiny chunks. (Do not over-blend, we don't want a paste)
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped salmon, breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, egg, Dijon mustard, mayo, hot sauce, lemon juice/zest, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly blended.
- Using your hands, form the mixture into 4-5 patties, each about 3-4 inches in diameter. If the mixture is a bit sticky or wet, dust your hands with a bit of flour to help form the patties,
- Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the salmon patties and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the salmon patties with lemon wedges and enjoy!
Notes
Chill the salmon mixture: Chilling the salmon mixture for 10-15 minutes before forming the patties will help them hold together better and prevent them from falling apart during cooking.
Use a non-stick skillet: A non-stick skillet is ideal for cooking salmon patties, as it helps prevent them from sticking to the pan and makes them easier to flip.
These have been my family's favorite nonstick pans, so much so that my mother “borrowed” mine! >>> Non Stick Granite Fry Pan Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the patties, be sure not to overcrowd the pan. Leave enough space between each patty so that they can cook evenly. Make them in advance: You can make the salmon patties ahead of time and refrigerate them until ready to cook. This is a great time-saving trick for busy weeknights. Serve with lemon wedges: Squeezing fresh lemon juice over the salmon patties just before serving adds a bright, citrusy flavor that complements the salmon perfectly.
These have been my family's favorite nonstick pans, so much so that my mother “borrowed” mine! >>> Non Stick Granite Fry Pan Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the patties, be sure not to overcrowd the pan. Leave enough space between each patty so that they can cook evenly. Make them in advance: You can make the salmon patties ahead of time and refrigerate them until ready to cook. This is a great time-saving trick for busy weeknights. Serve with lemon wedges: Squeezing fresh lemon juice over the salmon patties just before serving adds a bright, citrusy flavor that complements the salmon perfectly.