Easy Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe
Also known as salmon cakes or croquettes, these salmon patties are packed with fresh salmon, bell peppers, green onions, and celery and seasoned with garlic, lemon juice, dill, and Old Bay.
Servings: 8 patties
Calories: 368kcal
Equipment
- large cast iron skillet, nonstick skillet, or sauté pan
Ingredients
Garlic Aioli Ingredients
- 3-5 garlic cloves finely minced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill can substitute 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
- ⅙ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
Salmon Cake Ingredients
- 2 salmon filets skinless, 5 to 7 ounces each, chopped
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves finely minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried dill can substitute 1½ teaspoon chopped fresh dill
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup finely chopped red bell peppers
- ⅓ cup finely chopped green onions (scallions)
- ¼ cup finely diced celery
- 2 tablespoons finely diced white onion
- 3-6 tablespoons avocado oil Can substitute any high smoke point oil such as peanut oil or canola oil
Instructions
Garlic Aioli Sauce
- Add the garlic aioli ingredients to a small bowl. Mix until combined. Place in the fridge.
Salmon Patties
- Add the eggs, mayonnaise, garlic cloves, parsley, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, old bay seasoning, dill weed, and pepper to a large mixing bowl. Mix until combined.
- Add the salmon, panko breadcrumbs, red bell peppers, green onions, celery, and white onion and gently fold in.
- If the salmon mixture seems dry, add a bit more mayonnaise. If the mixture seems too loose, add more breadcrumbs.
- Use your hands to form eight uniform patties, and gently pat them into a thickness of about a half inch or one-third of an inch thick. Place the patties on a dish lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for a few minutes while you prepare your skillet.
- Add the oil to a large cast iron skillet or nonstick skillet, or sauté pan over medium heat.
- Add the patties once the oil is hot, but do not crowd them. Cook for 3 minutes until golden brown. Use a fish spatula to turn the patties over and cook for 3 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked and the cakes are golden brown. If the patties are browning too quickly, turn the heat to medium-low.
- Remove the cooked salmon patties from the skillet and place on paper towels. Repeat if necessary until all are cooked. You may need to add additional oil to your pan for the second batch.
- Serve immediately with the garlic aioli sauce or tartar sauce on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 317mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 540IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg
