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Create healthier salmon patties by baking instead of frying. Made with fresh or canned salmon, these are crispy outside and juicy inside.

Clare Greco
Updated on Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:11:02 GMT
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These salmon patties bring back memories of my grandmother's kitchen. The golden crispy outside gives way to tender flaky salmon inside creating pure comfort food magic. Using canned salmon makes them budget friendly but they taste like a million bucks.

Pure Comfort Food

The secret to these patties lies in the grated onion and fresh herbs. That bit of parmesan adds such wonderful depth while keeping everything moist and tender. I love making a big batch since they freeze beautifully for quick weeknight dinners.

What You Need

  • Good quality canned salmon or leftover fresh salmon
  • Soft bread crumbs make them extra tender
  • Sweet onion finely grated
  • Farm fresh egg for binding
  • Real parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • Green onions from my garden
  • Fresh garlic minced fine
  • Fresh dill my secret ingredient
  • Good olive oil for that golden crust
  • Sea salt and fresh pepper

Kitchen Time

Mix it Up
Combine onion breadcrumbs egg cheese herbs and salmon until it comes together
Shape with Love
Form into patties not too thick place them on lined baking sheet
Choose Your Method
Brush with oil bake at 400°F until golden or pan fry in a skillet until crispy
Ready to Eat
Serve hot with fresh herbs lemon wedges your favorite sauce

Ways to Serve

I love these alongside creamy slaw and mashed cauliflower. They make wonderful appetizers with different dips or turn them into burgers on soft buns with all the fixings.

My Kitchen Secrets

Grating the onion makes all the difference keeps everything moist and tender. Heat your baking sheet first for extra crispy bottoms. Fresh salmon works beautifully just cook and flake it first.

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Save for Later

These keep nicely in the fridge about three days. Warm them in the oven or pan to keep that crispy outside. Pop extras in the freezer they last two months perfect for busy nights.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I use canned salmon with bones?

Yes, bones are soft and unnoticeable in finished patties.

→ Why grate the onion?

Soaking breadcrumbs in grated onion makes patties tastier and softer.

→ Can I make these gluten-free?

Yes, use crushed rice crackers or almond meal instead of breadcrumbs.

→ Fresh or canned salmon?

Both work well. Red salmon has stronger flavor than pink.

→ Can I freeze these?

Yes, freeze uncooked patties for up to 3 months.

Salmon Patties

Golden crispy salmon patties baked not fried, with fresh herbs and parmesan. Made with either fresh or canned salmon.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
35 Minutes

Category: Hearty Mains

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: Western

Yield: 4 Servings (12)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 1 cup panko breadcrumbs.
02 1 small onion, grated.
03 1 garlic clove, minced.
04 400g/14oz cooked/canned salmon.
05 2 shallots/green onions, sliced.
06 1/3 cup fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried herbs).
07 2 eggs.
08 1/2 cup parmesan, grated.
09 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper.
10 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
11 Oil spray.

Instructions

Step 01

Heat oven to 220°C/430°F (200°C fan).

Step 02

Mix breadcrumbs with grated onion and juices.

Step 03

Add all ingredients except salmon, mix well.

Step 04

Gently fold in salmon, keeping chunks.

Step 05

Form 1/4 cup portions into 1.5cm thick patties.

Step 06

Heat oil on tray in oven 2 minutes.

Step 07

Place patties on hot tray, spray tops with oil.

Step 08

Bake 15 minutes, flip, spray again.

Step 09

Bake 5 more minutes until golden.

Step 10

Serve with sour cream or yogurt.

Notes

  1. Can use fresh or canned salmon.
  2. Grated onion makes patties tender.
  3. Gluten-free options available.
  4. Makes 12 patties total.

Tools You'll Need

  • Baking tray.
  • Mixing bowls.
  • Ice cream scoop.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Fish.
  • Eggs.
  • Dairy.
  • Wheat/Gluten.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 400
  • Total Fat: 22 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 15 g
  • Protein: 35 g