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Southern Fried Salmon Patties

Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these Southern Fried Salmon Patties make for a comforting and quick weeknight supper.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can (14.75 oz) salmon, drained and flaked Remove skins and bones if you prefer.
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or crushed saltine crackers Use crushed crackers for a lighter, crispier bite.
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (or mustard for tang)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Optional
  • as needed tablespoon vegetable oil, for frying

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain the canned salmon and flake it into a bowl, removing skin and bones if desired.
  2. Add the egg, breadcrumbs, onion, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, and parsley; mix well.
  3. Shape the mixture into 6–8 patties about 2–3 inches wide. Press each patty gently so it holds together.
Cooking
  1. Heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers slightly.
  2. Fry the patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Flip carefully.
  3. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain and let them rest a minute.
Serving
  1. Serve hot with lemon wedges or tartar sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and a lemon squeeze right before serving.

Notes

Mix the patties and chill them for 15 minutes to hold together better while frying. Add a tablespoon more breadcrumbs if the mix feels wet and splash of beaten egg if it’s dry. Options for added flavor include Old Bay seasoning or Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.