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Canned Salmon Patties

Canned Salmon Patties: Quick, Crispy, and Flavor-Packed

These Canned Salmon Patties are a quick, nutritious, and customizable meal perfect for any busy night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 patties
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 2 cans Canned Salmon or fresh cooked salmon for a different flavor
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for gluten-free option
  • 1 Onion finely chopped, use red or yellow
  • 1 Bell Pepper any color, finely chopped
  • 2 Eggs or flaxseed meal mixture for vegan alternative
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard yellow mustard can be swapped for milder flavor
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice or vinegar if lemon juice isn't available
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic for bolder taste
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust according to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper omit if preferred milder flavor
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for frying, can substitute with high smoke point oil
For Serving (Optional)
  • 1 cup Tartar Sauce or yogurt dip
  • Side Options fresh salads, roasted vegetables, or as salmon burgers on buns

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by opening the cans of salmon and draining the liquid. Flake the salmon with a fork until well broken up.
  2. Add breadcrumbs, finely chopped onion, and bell pepper to the bowl with flaked salmon. Crack in the eggs, followed by Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  3. With clean hands, scoop out the mixture and shape it into 2-3 inch patties. Lay the formed patties on a parchment-lined plate.
  4. In a large skillet, heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  5. Carefully place the formed patties in the hot skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes on one side until crisp and golden brown. Flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
  6. Remove the cooked patties from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pattyCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These patties are versatile and can be customized with various ingredients to suit your taste.

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