Salmon patty are a quick, budget-friendly meal made from canned salmon mixed with simple ingredients, shaped into patties, and pan-fried until crispy.
🥘 Classic Canned Salmon Patties
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 can salmon (drained, bones optional but edible in canned salmon)
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)
- 1/4 onion, finely chopped (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional, for moisture)
- 1 tsp mustard (optional, adds flavor)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1–2 tbsp oil for frying
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Mix ingredients
- Combine salmon, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, and seasonings
- Mix until it holds together
2. Form patties
- Shape into small flat patties (like burger size)
3. Pan-fry
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat
- Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp
4. Serve
- Serve hot with lemon, mayo, tartar sauce, or ketchup
🍽️ Serving ideas
- With rice or mashed potatoes
- In a sandwich or burger bun
- With salad for a lighter meal
⭐ Why people like it
- Very cheap and fast (10–15 minutes)
- High in protein
- Uses pantry ingredients
- Crispy outside, soft inside
🔥 Variations
- Add chili flakes for spice
- Add chopped herbs (parsley, dill)
- Use mashed potato as a binder instead of breadcrumbs
- Air fryer version for less oil
If you want, I can also give:
- a crispy restaurant-style salmon cake recipe
- a healthy low-calorie version
- or a Pakistani-style spicy fish cutlet twist
