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How to Make Fried Salmon Patties

Moist on the inside and crispy on the outside, these tasty fried salmon patties will make a delicious savory snack or side dish for your next meal. Drizzle with a luscious creamy mayo-yogurt sauce and you'll be craving for more.
  • cook TIME 15 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 25 mins
Course: Side DishCuisine: American
Keyword: fried salmon patties, fried salmon patties recipe, how to make fried salmon patties, salmon patties
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 251 kcal

Ingredients (13)

  • 10 oz skinless salmon
  • 2 oz onion diced
  • 1 medium egg
  • 1/4 cup scallion diced
  • 1/4 cup plain panko breadcrumb
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup canola oil *
  • 1 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise divided to 1 tbsp, 2 tbsp
  • 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped and divided

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep

1

For the salmon: Rinse the salmon fillet with clean water, then pat dry using a paper towel to prevent a mushy texture. Cut the fillet into small pieces about 1 to 2 inches and place into a glass bowl (for microwaving).

Cook

1

Microwave the salmon: Add 10 oz salmon cubes to a bowl, cover with plastic food wrap, then microwave for 5 minutes.

A picture of two hands holding a glass bowl covered in plastic wrap with some orange salmon cubes inside.
2

Mash the salmon: Use a fork to mash the salmon until it reaches the same consistency as in the clip.

A glass bowl with mashed cooked salmon in it.
3

Mix the salmon with other ingredients: Add to the mashed salmon 1/2 tsp pepper, 1 tsp lemon juice, 2 oz onion, 1 tbsp parsley, 1 medium egg, 1/4 cup plain panko breadcrumb, 1 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise, 1/4 cup scallion, 1 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning, and 2 tbsp flour. Gently stir to mix.

A glass bowl with egg wash, flour, spices, and herbs in it.
4

Shape the patties: Use your hand to form the salmon patties.

An uncooked salmon patty in the palm of a hand in the background of a glass bowl of salmon patties mixture.
5

Fry the patties: Add 1/2 cup canola oil to a frying pan and let it simmer over medium heat, then place the salmon patties in. Deep fry the patties for a total of 4 minutes, with 2 minutes on each side. When the patties turn golden brown and crispy on both sides, transfer them to a serving plate.

A skillet on the stove with bubbling oil and eight salmon patties in it.
6

Make the sauce: Add 2 tbsp mayonnaise and 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt to a small bowl, then mix well.

A picture taken from above of a jar of mayo-yogurt sauce with a hand stirring a spoon into the sauce.
7

Garnish and serve: Garnish the patties with parsley and drizzle the sauce over before serving.

A hand is drizzling the white mayo-yogurt sauce over the two fried salmon patties in a plate garnished with parsley.
8

Enjoy!

A close up picture of a hand holding out a piece of fried salmon patty dipped in mayo-yogurt sauce in the background of two plates of salmon patties.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 251 kcal | Fat 15 g | Saturated Fat 3 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat 4 g | Cholesterol 110 mg | Sodium 259 mg | Potassium 397 mg | Carbohydrate 9 g | Fiber 1 g | Sugar 2 g | Protein 17 g | Vitamin A 292 IU | Vitamin C 5 mg | Calcium 28 mg | Iron 1 mg