Golden Salmon Patties (Print Version)
Golden, crunchy salmon cakes made with canned fish and pantry basics. A wallet-friendly crowd-pleaser.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
14.75 oz canned salmon, drained well and broken into pieces
02 -
1/2 cup crushed crackers or breadcrumbs
03 -
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper (optional)
04 -
1/4 cup minced onion
→ Binding & Seasonings
05 -
1 beaten large egg
06 -
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
07 -
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 -
2 tablespoons of mayo
09 -
1/2 teaspoon table salt
10 -
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
11 -
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or granules
→ For Cooking & Serving
12 -
Lemon slices to serve (optional)
13 -
2 tablespoons neutral oil for frying
# Directions:
01 -
In a bowl, stir together salmon, onion, peppers, crackers, egg, mayo, lemon juice, mustard, and other seasonings.
02 -
Divide mixture evenly and shape it into six flat patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
03 -
Add oil to a skillet on medium heat. Fry the patties for 3–4 minutes on each side, until crunchy and browned.
04 -
Set patties on paper towels to remove extra oil. Serve hot with a wedge of lemon.
# Notes:
01 -
Use either crackers or breadcrumbs to bind the mixture together.
02 -
You can mix everything ahead of time and chill the mixture in the fridge.
03 -
Feel free to add extras like fresh herbs or some hot sauce.