The Best Fresh Salmon Patties Recipe
Made with flaky fresh salmon, onions, herbs, and a splash of lemon juice, these homemade salmon patties are golden and crispy on the outside while staying perfectly tender and juicy inside.
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 lbs fresh salmon, finely chopped
- 2/3 cup flour, I used whole wheat einkorn flour
- 2/3 cup finely diced onion
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp + 2 teaspoons mayonnaise, I used kewpie
- 1 tbsp + 2 teaspoons fresh or bottled lemon juice
- 2 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp salt (or 1¼ teaspoons table salt)
- 1 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 to 3 tbsp olive oil or butter for frying.
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, finely chop the salmon into small pieces.
- Add the chopped salmon to a large mixing bowl along with the flour, onion, parsley, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until everything is evenly combined.
- Place some flour on a plate to coat the patties in. Heat 2–3 tablespoons of olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. I used my electric skillet at 300 degrees. Coat each patty, front and back in flour and place the patties in the skillet.
- Cook the patties for 4–5 minutes per side until they develop a golden crispy crust and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate before serving.Repeat until all the patties are cooked!