This Easy Salmon Patty recipe is definitely a keeper. Made with canned salmon and simple ingredients, you'll want to make it again and again.
This Salmon Patty Recipe is true, tested, and loved. The patties are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. And you know what I love most about this recipe? It is so, so, so easy to make. So, if you are making dinner or lunch in a rush, consider giving these Salmon Patties a try. There will be no regrets. I promise.
VIDEO: SALMON PATTIES RECIPE
FRESH VS. CANNED SALMON
You can make canned salmon patties or fresh salmon patties. You'll need either one 15 oz. can or about 1 lb. of fresh salmon.
I use Wild Caught Canned Salmon for this recipe. It is an easy, cheap, and healthy option. You may be surprised to find out that canned salmon is equally nutritious when compared to fresh salmon (Read more here). I recommend always choosing wild-caught salmon.
If you decided to use fresh salmon to make these salmon patties, you’ll need to bake it beforehand. Just drizzle it with some olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake in a preheated oven (425˚F) for about 15 minutes.
Can you bake salmon patties?
Yes! Just drizzle some olive oil onto a large, non-stick cookie sheet, making sure that the surface is evenly covered. Arrange the salmon patties on the sheet and gently brush the tops with some oil. Bake at 425˚F for 15 minutes. Flip, and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes.
HOW LONG DO SALMON PATTIES TAKE TO COOK?
If you choose to fry these salmon patties in the skillet, you’ll need to cook them for about 5 minutes per side over medium heat, until the beautiful crust forms.
If you choose to bake these beauties, it’ll take about 20 minutes, in a preheated oven at 425˚F.
CAN YOU FREEZE SALMON PATTIES?
Yes! Lay out the salmon patties on a baking sheet, side by side, and place in the freezer for 1-2 hours. Once the patties are just frozen, divide them among freezer bags and place back in the freezer.
Transfer the frozen salmon patties to the fridge the night before you plan to make them. Bake or fry, following the recipe steps.
HOW TO COOK FROZEN SALMON PATTIES?
If you forgot to transfer the patties last night, that’s OK. It happens to me all the time. 🙂 The good news is that you can still enjoy these seafood treats today.
If you’d like to FRY frozen salmon patties, place them in a well-oiled, non-stick skillet, and fry on low heat for about 10 minutes with the lid on. Remove the lid, flip the patties, and cook for another 7-10 minutes, until fully cooked through and golden brown.
If you’d like to BAKE frozen salmon patties, place them on a large, well-oiled, non-stick cookie sheet and bake at 350˚F for about 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Now, that we have all of the possible questions out of the way, let start cooking!!!
HOW TO MAKE EASY SALMON PATTIES
1.Place the salmon into a medium mixing bowl, and gently flake with a fork.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix everything well.
3. Using a ½-cup as a measure, form small patties with your hands.*
4. IF FRYING: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat (use enough oil to generously cover the bottom of the skillet). Fry the patties for about 5 minutes on each side, until crispy and cooked through.
IF BAKING: Just drizzle some olive oil onto a large, non-stick cookie sheet, making sure that the surface is evenly covered. Arrange the salmon patties on the sheet and gently brush the tops with some oil. Bake at 425˚F for 15 minutes. Flip, and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes.
*You'll end up with 12 small patties.
TIP: Try these patties with this Dill Sauce For Salmon. YUM!
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Easy Salmon Patties
Ingredients
- 15 oz. canned salmon large bones removed
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small bell pepper finely diced
- 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp. chopped scallion
- salt to taste
- olive oil or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Place the salmon into a medium mixing bowl, and gently flake with a fork.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and mix everything well.
- Using a ½-cup as a measure, form small patties with your hands.*
- IF FRYING: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat (use enough oil to generously cover the bottom of the skillet). Fry the patties for about 5 minutes on each side, until crispy and cooked through.
- IF BAKING: Just drizzle some olive oil onto a large, non-stick cookie sheet, making sure that the surface is evenly covered. Arrange the salmon patties on the sheet and gently brush the tops with some oil. Bake at 425˚F for 15 minutes. Flip, and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition information does not include the oil used for frying or baking the salmon patties.
Pat says
Hi. Made today to share with a couple people I care for.My Hopes were high. I did not have red pepper so thought fresh red Italian Roma tomatoe.Removed seeds,trimmed&cut into small pieces.That was the only change. They turned out very good.Thank you. Pat
Tania Sheff says
Thank you so much, Pat!
Beth says
Love these! I make these about twice a month. I serve on a bed of greens with some red onion and hearts of palm and a drizzle of red wine vinaigrette
Tania Sheff says
Sounds amazing! Thanks, Beth!
Ash says
This recipe is perfect!! I love how simple and easy these patties are; can be served alone with sides or on a bun. I always look forward to making these!
Tania Sheff says
Thank you so much, Ash!
Reg says
Can I replace the salmon and use Tuna ??
Tania Sheff says
Hi Reg! Yes, you can do that! Thanks!
Kim says
Could you replace the mayo for sour cream?
Tania Sheff says
Hi Kim! You can do that. Happy cooking!