Easy Salmon Patties

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My husband loves salmon patties and I am always finding ways to lighten it up to suit my taste. This recipe taste lighter and crispier.

Submitted by Candis Schindler Swan
Updated on July 21, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
8 patties
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (15 ounce) can salmon, drained and liquid reserved

  • ⅓ cup chopped onion

  • 1 egg

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour, or more as needed

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

  • 2 cups shortening, or more as needed

  • ¼ cup cornmeal, or as needed

Directions

  1. Mix salmon, onion, and egg together in a bowl; stir in flour. Stir baking powder and 2 tablespoons reserved salmon liquid together in a separate bowl; stir into salmon mixture until mixture holds together when shaped. Add more flour if mixture is too soft. Add more reserved salmon liquid if mixture is too firm. Shape salmon mixture into small patties.

  2. Heat shortening in a skillet over medium heat.

  3. Spread cornmeal into a shallow bowl and press patties into cornmeal until evenly coated on both sides.

  4. Fry patties in the hot shortening until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer patties to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.

Cook’s Note

You can add different seasonings or fresh herbs to taste. I sometimes add red bell pepper for color.

The baking powder gives the patty a lighter taste and the cornmeal gives it a crispier crust.

Oil can be substituted for the shortening for frying if desired.

Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount for the cornmeal. The actual amount consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of shortening for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, and ingredient density.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

378 Calories
20g Fat
21g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 378
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 580mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 29g 57%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 346mg 27%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 370mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.