Description
Crafty salmon patties bring comfort and flavor to weeknight dinners. Home cooks discover a simple, delicious solution for quick protein that satisfies and delights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz (425 g) canned salmon, large bones removed
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup (60 g) breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup (33 g) parmesan cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsps mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps Dijon mustard
- 1 small bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tbsps chopped scallion
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsps avocado oil for frying
Instructions
- Preparation: Disintegrate canned salmon into fine, uniform flakes using a fork in a mixing bowl, ensuring no substantial chunks remain.
- Mixing: Incorporate breadcrumbs, egg, onion, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, blending thoroughly until ingredients are evenly distributed and cohesive.
- Shaping: Mold the salmon mixture into compact patties using gentle pressure, creating uniform discs that will hold together during cooking.
- Frying: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, reaching approximately 350°F (175°C) for optimal browning.
- Cooking: Carefully place patties in hot oil, allowing them to sizzle undisturbed for 6-7 minutes, flipping once to achieve a crisp, golden-brown exterior and ensuring the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
- Finishing: Remove patties and drain on paper towels to eliminate excess oil, maintaining their crispy texture and preventing sogginess.
- Serving: Present immediately with a zesty lemon wedge, accompanied by tartar sauce or preferred dipping condiment to enhance flavor profile and visual appeal.
Notes
- Select Fresh Salmon: Choose high-quality canned salmon without skin or bones for smoother texture and easier preparation.
- Bind Ingredients Carefully: Use breadcrumbs and egg as binding agents to prevent patties from falling apart during cooking.
- Control Oil Temperature: Maintain medium-high heat around 350°F to achieve golden-brown crust without burning the patties.
- Drain Excess Oil: Rest cooked patties on paper towels to remove extra grease and preserve crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg