Description
Savory southern fried salmon patties bring classic Southern comfort to seafood lovers’ tables. Crisp golden exterior and tender interior create a delightful meal you can enjoy with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) pink salmon, canned, drained and flaked
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup (30 g) flour
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) yellow cornmeal
- 1 slice white bread, crumbled
- ¼ cup (40 g) chopped onion
- ¼ cup (40 g) chopped bell pepper
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp hot sauce (such as Texas Pete)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- oil or shortening for frying (as needed)
Instructions
- Preparation: Meticulously drain canned salmon, removing bones, and delicately flake fish into a large mixing bowl.
- Mixing: Combine salmon with eggs, onion, bell pepper, cornmeal, salt, garlic powder, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, black pepper, and crumbled bread. Fold ingredients until evenly distributed, adjusting moisture with flour if needed.
- Forming: Divide mixture into four equal portions, shaping each into compact patties approximately 0.5 inches thick, ensuring uniform consistency.
- Cooking: Heat vegetable shortening or cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat, creating a thin, even layer. Carefully place patties in the skillet, cooking 4-5 minutes per side until golden-brown and thoroughly cooked.
- Serving: Transfer crispy salmon patties to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Plate immediately while warm, accompanied by preferred side dishes or complementary dipping sauces.
Notes
- Bone Removal Technique: Carefully pick out tiny bones from canned salmon to prevent choking and ensure a smooth, pleasant eating experience.
- Moisture Control Tip: Add flour gradually if mixture feels too wet, helping patties hold together perfectly without falling apart during frying.
- Patty Shaping Precision: Create uniform 1/2-inch thick patties for consistent cooking and crispy exterior across all salmon cakes.
- Oil Temperature Management: Maintain medium heat to achieve golden-brown crust without burning, ensuring salmon patties cook evenly and develop a delectable crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 252
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 385 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 114 mg