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Pan Fried Salmon Patties

Pan Fried Salmon Patties

Golden pan fried cakes made from canned salmon, cracker crumbs, egg, and onion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 281 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wide spatula

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 can pink salmon 14.75 ounce can, drained and flaked
  • 1 cup saltine cracker crumbs or plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup onion finely chopped
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil for frying

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Mix. Combine the salmon, crumbs, egg, and onion until chunky but well mixed.
  • Season. Stir in the pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • Shape. Form four thick patties and flatten them gently.
  • Heat. Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Fry. Cook 4 minutes per side until golden and the centers reach 160 F.

Notes

Substitutions: Breadcrumbs replace cracker crumbs, and cooked flaked fresh salmon replaces canned.
Tips: Chill the shaped patties for 15 minutes before frying.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition is calculated for one patty.
Keyword Cracker Crumbs, Egg, Onion, Pan Fried Salmon Patties, Pink Salmon