These easy Salmon Patties are made with canned salmon and simple pantry staples for a budget-friendly dinner that’s crispy on the outside and flaky inside.
Instructions
1
Drain the liquid from the canned salmon and place the salmon in a large bowl. (If you don’t have skinless/boneless salmon, make sure to remove all the bones and the skin from the salmon). Break up the salmon in the bowl with a fork.
2
Add the finely diced onion, salt, pepper, egg, breadcrumbs, and lemon juice to the bowl. Mix all of the ingredients together until well combined.
3
Now begin to shape the salmon mixture into large patties. Take 3-4 tablespoons of the mixture and shape the patties with your hands. You should end up with 6-7 patties. Set the patties to the side.
4
Heat the cooking oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.** Once the oil is hot, add the patties to the skillet and cook in 2 batches. Cook the patties for about 3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.*** Gently flip the patties over when cooking on the second side to keep them from breaking apart.
5
Rest the cooked patties on a wire rack. Serve hot with extra lemon wedges (optional) and your favorite sides.
