Salmon Patties
Published Jan. 4, 2024
- Total Time
- 35 minutes
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 10 minutes, plus at least 15 minutes' chilling
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Ingredients
- 1large egg
- ¼cup mayonnaise
- 1lemon, zested, and 2 tablespoons juice, plus more lemon wedges for serving
- ¼cup finely chopped scallions (2 to 3 scallions)
- 2tablespoons minced fresh parsley or dill, plus more for serving
- 1tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch of ground cayenne
- 1teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
- ¼teaspoon black pepper
- 3(6-ounce) cans boneless, skinless salmon, drained
- ¾cup plain panko
- ¼cup neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
234 calories; 13 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 6 grams polyunsaturated fat; 8 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 1 gram sugars; 22 grams protein; 434 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg, mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, scallions, parsley, mustard, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt and black pepper. Add the salmon and panko and mix until combined, breaking up any large chunks of salmon. Refrigerate until the mixture is firm enough to form into patties, at least 15, preferably 30 minutes.
- Step 2
Using a ½-cup measure, scoop out mounds of the salmon mixture and form them into 6 (¾-inch-thick) patties.
- Step 3
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. When the oil is hot, add the patties and cook, pressing them lightly with a spatula, until browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side until browned, 2 minutes more, lowering the heat if necessary to avoid splattering and to prevent the oil from smoking.
- Step 4
Transfer the cooked patties to a plate lined with a paper towel. Serve hot with more dill and lemon wedges on the side.
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Coincidentally I made my mom’s version of these, the one I grew up with and that still evokes waves of nostalgia, last night. She always used canned sockeye salmon—bones, skin, and all, a large, grated onion, beaten egg, parsley, matzah meal, and a secret ingredient—this will sound weird, but I promise it works—a dash of cinnamon, which subtly neutralizes any fishiness while not calling attention to itself. She called them croquettes and they never failed to come out crispy and light.
No need to avoid canned salmon with skin and bones unless you, or someone you're feeding, doesn't care for it. It's more nutritious and tastier than the skinless, boneless stuff.
My mother made these known in England as salmon cutlets. She used matzoh meal instead of panko which was unknown then. Importantly, you should use the salmon with bone in because whilst it disintegrates thoroughly the bone is recommended for our own bone strengthening and osteoporosis.
Very delicious! I made a double batch and entire family enjoyed it!
I make them with tuna because canned salmon is more than I want to spend for this weeknight meal. I'm sure it's delicious with salmon. My kids love them with tuna! nobody thinks they will, but then they can't get enough. For some reason, I only get 5 patties though, even though I'm following the rest of the recipe and I'm using the same quantity of tuna as it says for salmon.
Maybe it just where I live, but canned salmon was much more expensive than fresh, so I skipped the can. Turned out great. Made me wonder what the driver was for using tins. I served them over an arugula salad.