Southern Fried Salmon Patties

These Southern Fried Salmon Patties are a great way to add more of this healthy fish into your diet. Salmon is filled with Omega-3 Fatty Acids, which is the fat that is recommended we get more of in life. That is easy to do when you taste Salmon Patties that taste this scrumptious!

These Salmon Patties are easy to make and even easier to eat. All that is needed are a few ingredients and patience to wait for the Salmon Patties to cook properly.

These Salmon Patties are kid-friendly, healthy, and the perfect way to satisfy your cravings for savory food. With the perfect blend of spices, these Salmon Patties taste better than you could find in a Five Star Restaurant, and they are made right in your own kitchen.

Plus, they’re perfect for satisfying your cravings for something savory.

If you give this recipe a try, we would love to hear what you think!

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Why We Love This Salmon Patties Recipe

• There are just a few ingredients needed for these patties.
• They taste superb, and they are kid-friendly!
• Salmon Patties also contain Omega-3 Fatty Acids, so changing to a healthy diet does not mean the food tastes bad.
• These Salmon Patties are savory and delicious. This is by far the best Southern fried salmon patties recipe for flavor.

Try my baked salmon for another simple and flavorful seafood dish.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

• You can always add fresh herbs such as rosemary to the mix to add some depth of flavor.
• You could add in some lemon zest to give a citrus taste and a zing that’s unlike other recipes.
• For a healthy southern fried salmon patties version, use a higher quality canned salmon.
• For a sweeter taste, replace the yellow onion with red onion.

What Do You Eat With Salmon Patties?

One tip is to be sure that your oil is not overheated. This will cause patties that are too dark, yet not completely cooked inside.

Ingredients

• Salmon drained
• Onion finely chopped
• All-purpose flour
• Cornmeal
• Egg
• Mayonnaise
• Oil for cooking
• Salt and pepper to taste

• How to make Southern Fried Salmon Patties:

  Step 1. Add the salmon to a bowl, and flake the meat with a fork.

  

  Step 2. Place the onion, flour, cornmeal, egg, mayo, and salt and pepper to taste into the bowl with the salmon.

  

  Step 3. Mix well to combine.

  

  Step 4. Form the mixture into patties about the size of a burger.

  

  Step 5. Heat an inch or so of cooking oil over medium heat on the stove, and fry the salmon patties evenly on both sides until golden brown and cooked through.

  

  Pro Tip

  Make sure to flip the patties for a golden and crispy outcome!

  

  Serve warm!