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A white plate showcases four pan-fried salmon cakes, reminiscent of an old-fashioned salmon patties recipe, accompanied by a lemon wedge and a small glass bowl of creamy sauce. In the background, more salmon cakes are neatly arranged on the marble surface.
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Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe

This old fashioned salmon patties recipe brings back memories of my grandma’s kitchen, where she’d quickly transform simple canned salmon into crispy, golden-brown cakes that were always the highlight of dinner.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 patties
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 1 can salmon 14.5 oz, drained and flaked
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup dry potato flakes
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
  • juice of 1/2 a lemon about 2 tablespoons
  • 5 dashes hot sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • lemon wedges and/or tartar sauce for serving

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the canned salmon, eggs, bread crumbs, potato flakes, red onion, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
  • Roll a golf-ball-sized amount of the mixture in the palm of your hand and flatten until a little less than 1/2 inch thick. Repeat with remaining salmon mixture.
  • Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Place 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet and then place the patties in the skillet, not crowding the pan (about half should fit).
  • Cook for 5 minutes on each side.
  • Repeat with remaining oil and salmon patties.
  •  Serve hot with fresh lemon and/or tartar sauce.

Notes

  • Don't love hot sauce? Add 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar instead. It adds the acid taste without the heat.
  • For the best quality canned salmon, I buy salmon that has been wild caught in the USA. Look for it by the canned tuna.
  • Taste your mixture before forming the patties and adjust salt and pepper as needed to suit your preferences.
  • Use a light hand with oil when frying to avoid greasy patties—just enough to get them golden and crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 8 patties | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

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