Description
Southern Salmon Patties are a crispy, golden delight that transforms canned salmon into a flavorful and budget-friendly meal. Packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids, they offer a delicious way to enjoy the nutritional benefits of salmon in a comforting, Southern-style preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 14.75 ounce can pink salmon
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Step: Prepare the skillet by adding enough oil to cover half a patty. Heat over medium to medium-high.
- Step: Open the salmon can and drain the liquid, reserving it. Remove any bones from the salmon.
- Step: In a large bowl, combine the salmon, onion, eggs, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well, adding reserved salmon liquid if needed for consistency.
- Step: Form the mixture into 2-3 inch patties.
- Step: Carefully place patties in the hot oil. Cook for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Step: Transfer cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Step: Serve warm and enjoy your homemade Southern Salmon Patties!
Notes
Serve with collard greens, mashed potatoes, or as sliders with tartar sauce and lettuce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Southern Salmon Patties, canned salmon recipe, budget-friendly meal, crispy salmon cakes