Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    6 - 8 patties

  • Calories

    207 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe

You won't believe how easy it is to turn simple canned salmon into a restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes! Make these moist, flaky and tender salmon patties with crushed Ritz crackers and a handful of pantry staples, then quickly pan fry golden brown and serve with your favorite creamy sauces.

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Ingredients

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  • 20 ounces canned pink salmon drained well
  • 20 Ritz butter crackers crushed (or saltines)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped scallions
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill or 1 tsp dried dill
  • ¼ - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper
  • oil for frying
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Instructions

  1. Open the cans of salmon and press the metal lid tightly against the canned fish to drain off the excess liquid.
  2. Set out a large mixing bowl. Place the well-drained salmon into the bowl. Crush 20 butter crackers in the plastic sleeve. Then add the crushed crackers, eggs, lemon zest and juice, chopped scallions, chopped dill, crushed red pepper, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper to the bowl.
  3. Mix by hand until the salmon mixture is smooth and even.
  4. Set a large cast-iron skillet (or sauté pan) over medium heat. Add enough oil to the pan to create a thin coating over the entire surface of the pan. This is usually around 2-3 tablespoons of oil.
  5. Once the oil is hot, scoop ¼-cup portions of salmon mixture into your hands and quickly form into small patties. I like to keep the patties at least ½ - ¾ inch thick.
  6. Place the patties in the hot oil. Fry the patties for 3-5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove the patties from the pan and place them on a paper towel lined plate to drain off the excess oil.
  7. Serve warm with dipping sauces.

Notes

  • Cool the patties before transferring to an airtight container. They'll keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • To Freeze: You can freeze salmon patties before or after frying - your choice!
  • Wrap the shaped patties individually in plastic wrap (cool each patty completely if freezing after frying). Store them all together in a ziploc plastic freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Then just thaw them in the fridge overnight and reheat or pan fry for the first time!
  • To Reheat: I suggest quickly reheating them in a hot pan on the stovetop. Or loosely wrap each salmon patty in a paper towel and microwave in short 10-second bursts at 50% powder until hot.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1pc Calories 207kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 133mg (44%) Sodium 471mg (20%) Potassium 382mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 204IU (4%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 298mg (30%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6- 8 patties

Amount Per Serving

Calories 207 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1pc
Calories 207kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 133mg 44%
Sodium 471mg 20%
Potassium 382mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 204IU 4%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 298mg 30%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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