How To Make Salmon Patties

Southern Salmon Patties are an inexpensive meal and an easy recipe to make, so would you believe the recipe costs less than five dollars? Plus, it is quick to get on the table.

This deep-south salmon patty recipe is made with breadcrumbs and fries up fast. 

So, if you’re looking for a quick and easy meal, this is it.

Fried Salmon Patties

My mom loved salmon patties (also known as a salmon cake recipe) and as a matter of fact, I remember her cooking them quite a bit as a kid. She’d whip them up lickety-split and have them on the table ready to go in no time.

My husband requested Southern Salmon Patties the other night and I got a can of pink salmon from Aldi’s grocery store and got to work. 

You can find canned salmon at just about any grocery store and it was very inexpensive at Aldi’s.

With the exception of the canned salmon, I had all of the ingredients here at the house, which helped make it a very inexpensive main dish.

Furthermore, I didn’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen, so I made this recipe as easy as possible.

Need some sides? Try one of these delicious recipes with your salmon patties.

Salmon Patties

yield: 5-8 PATTIES

prep time: 10 MINUTES

cook time: 10 MINUTES

total time: 20 MINUTES

Southern Salmon Patties are an inexpensive meal and an easy recipe to make. The canned recipe costs less than five dollars and is quick to get on the table. This Deep South dish is made with breadcrumbs and fries up fast. 

Ingredients

• 1 – 14.75 oz. can pink salmon
• 1/2 onion (chopped)
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground pepper

Instructions

Add vegetable oil to a skillet and preheat medium to medium-high. Add enough oil to cover half of the salmon patty.

1. Drain the juice off the can of salmon. (Save in case the juice is needed later)
2. Check for bones.
3. Add the chopped onions, eggs, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, and salt and pepper.
4. Mix together and shape into patties.
5. Fry in vegetable oil for approximately five minutes on each side, or until each side is browned.
6. Place on a paper towel to soak up the grease.