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Salmon Patties Recipe

Easy Salmon Patties Recipe

These crispy, golden salmon patties are made with simple ingredients and ready in just 40 minutes. Perfect for appetizers, main dishes, or quick weeknight meals, they feature tender flaked salmon with a perfectly seasoned crispy exterior.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 14 patties
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 14-15 oz canned salmon well drained, or salmon packets
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic salt or substitute with 1/2 tsp fine sea salt and 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely minced
For Cooking
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter divided

Equipment

  • Medium skillet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Non-stick pan
  • Fine-mesh strainer

Method
 

  1. Set a medium skillet over medium heat with 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter. Add diced onion and bell pepper and sauté until golden and softened (7-9 minutes) then remove from heat.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flaked salmon, sautéed pepper and onion, bread crumbs, beaten egg, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Form mixture into patties using about a heaping tablespoonful each. Mold with your hands into 2-inch wide by 1/3 to 1/2-inch thick patties.
  4. In a clean non-stick pan, heat remaining 1 Tbsp oil and 1 Tbsp butter until hot. Add salmon patties in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
  5. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. If salmon patties brown too fast, reduce heat. Remove finished patties to a paper-towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining patties if needed.

Notes

Storage Tips: Cool completely and store in airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheating: Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Reheat in skillet, air fryer, or eat cold.
Texture Tips: If mixture is too dry to hold patty shape, add an extra tablespoon of mayo. If too moist, add more bread crumbs.
Substitutions: You can use leftover cooked salmon instead of canned. Ensure it's boneless, skinless, and flaked before using.