Southern Fried Salmon Patties

Salmon patties on a white plate with a pink and white stripped towel.

5 from 2 votes

Salmon Patties are a quick and easy recipe using canned Salmon. They are fried to a crispy golden brown on the outside yet tender on the inside. This recipe only takes about 15 minutes to prepare and will be the table fast for your hungry family.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Main Dish

Cuisine: Southern

Servings: people

Calories: 250kcal

Author: Gina Abernathy

Ingredients

15 ounce can Pink Salmon
1 egg
1 Tablespoon mayonnaise
½ onion diced
¼ cup flour
¼ cup cornmeal
salt and pepper to taste
crushed red pepper flakes optional
½ cup vegetable oil the amount depends on the size of the skillet.

Instructions

Drain and prep the salmon. Open the can of salmon and drain the liquid. Place the salmon in a mixing bowl, and gently remove the skin and bones. Don't worry if a few bones remain—they're soft and will break down when mixed.
Mix up the patties. Add the rest of the ingredients (except oil) and mix well.
Shape the salmon mixture. Form into small patties—about the size of a burger or slightly smaller. You should get 6–8 patties, depending on size.
Heat the oil and fry. Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place uncooked patties in a single layer of hot oil. Depending on the size of your patties–Cook for about 5 minutes on each side. Adjust your time depending on the thickness of each patty.
Drain and serve. Remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe Tips:

Use a Good Brand of Salmon: Choose a good brand. It makes a difference in taste.

Remove Skin and Bones: I like to place the salmon on a plate, open it down the middle, and remove the bones and skin. The bones are very fragile, so don't worry if you happen to leave a few. They will crush as you mix the patties.

Let the Oil Heat Properly: If the oil isn't hot enough, the patties may soak up oil and become greasy.

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