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Southern Salmon Patties

Comforting and easy-to-make Southern Salmon Patties, perfect for any mealtime and a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 14.75-oz can pink salmon (with or without bones)
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion Fresh, sweet onion works wonders.
  • 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal For that delightful crunch.
  • 1 large egg Helps bind everything together.
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or almond flour Choose what you prefer.
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise For creaminess.
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder A little kick never hurt.
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil For frying.
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Open the can of pink salmon and drain it completely.
  2. In a mixing bowl, place the drained salmon and gently loosen it with a fork.
  3. Toss in the chopped onion, yellow cornmeal, flour, mayonnaise, chili powder, and the large egg. Sprinkle in some salt and pepper to your liking.
  4. Stir everything together until blended, forming a cohesive mixture.
  5. Shape the mixture into patties, about the size of your palm.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the salmon patties and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Notes

Time-Saving Trick: Make a double batch in advance and freeze half. If patties are falling apart, add more flour or cornmeal. Experiment with fresh herbs like dill or parsley.