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Freshly cooked salmon patties, golden brown and flaky.

7 Perfect Salmon Patties

These salmon patties are incredibly easy to make and cook up perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, offering a delightful meal in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 14.75 ounces canned salmon, drained
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
For Frying
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • fork
  • non-stick skillet
  • paper towels

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, flake the drained salmon with a fork, ensuring there are no large lumps; remove any skin and bones if desired.
  2. Add the egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and pepper to the salmon and mix thoroughly until well combined.
Forming and Frying Patties
  1. Divide the mixture into 7 equal portions and gently shape each portion into a patty, about 1-inch thick.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Carefully place the salmon patties into the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
  4. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until the patties are golden brown and heated through.
Serving
  1. Remove the cooked salmon patties from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
  2. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce or a lemon-dill aioli, and a fresh side salad.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the mixture before forming the patties. These patties are also great served cold on a salad or in a sandwich the next day.