Description
Enjoy these Southern Fried Salmon Patties, a comforting and delicious family-friendly dish made with canned salmon, seasoned breadcrumbs, and fried to golden perfection. Ready in just 25 minutes, they are perfect for a quick meal that packs great flavor and a satisfying texture.
Ingredients
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Salmon Patties
- 2 cans of salmon, drained
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the drained salmon, breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, eggs, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form Patties: Shape the salmon mixture into evenly sized patties, about 3 inches in diameter, pressing firmly to hold the shape.
- Heat the Oil: Pour the oil into a skillet and heat it over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking. This will ensure the patties fry evenly.
- Fry the Patties: Carefully place the patties in the hot oil and fry for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they develop a crispy, golden brown crust.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the patties from the skillet and place them on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve Warm: Serve the patties warm as a comforting meal, optionally with sides like coleslaw, tartar sauce, or lemon wedges for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use canned salmon with bones for added calcium and texture, or boneless if preferred.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Ensure oil is hot enough before frying to prevent patties from absorbing too much oil and becoming greasy.
- These patties can also be baked at 375°F for 15-20 minutes as a healthier alternative.
- Leftover patties can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in a skillet or microwave.
