Simple Salmon Patties

Craving a simple, flavorful meal that’s ready in under 40 minutes? These easy salmon patties are perfect for using up leftover salmon or canned salmon, delivering crispy edges and tender bites with every mouthful. Quick, tasty, and irresistibly good—give them a try today!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Simple Salmon Patties Recipe

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings: salmon patties

Calories: 94kcal

Ingredients

14-15 oz canned salmon (or salmon in packets), drained well
2 Tbsp olive oil divided
2 Tbsp unsalted butter divided
1 medium yellow onion (about 1 cup), finely diced
1/2 red bell pepper seeded and diced
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
1 large egg lightly beaten
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic salt (or 1/2 tsp fine sea salt and 1/4 tsp garlic powder, to taste)
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup parsley finely chopped

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté for 7 to 9 minutes, until golden and softened. Take off the heat.
In a large bowl, combine the flaked salmon, sautéed onion and pepper, panko, beaten egg, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, black pepper and parsley. Stir until well combined.
Shape the mixture into patties about 2 inches wide and 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick, using about a heaping tablespoon for each.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a clean nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the patties in a single layer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Turn the heat down if they brown too quickly. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with the rest.
Serve right away, with tartar sauce if you like.

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Tips:

You can substitute canned salmon with leftover cooked salmon.
If the mixture feels too dry to form into patties, add a little extra mayo. If it’s too wet, add more bread crumbs to achieve the right consistency.

Storing Leftovers:

Refrigerate leftover patties in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge, and either eat cold or reheat in a skillet or air fryer.

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