Description
These Southern Salmon Patties are a classic comfort food, featuring canned pink salmon blended with onion, cornmeal, and a touch of spice. Crispy on the outside and tender within, they’re perfect for a quick, family-friendly main course anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (14.75 oz) can pink salmon, drained and flaked
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
Breadings & Binders
- 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
Seasonings
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Frying
- Olive oil or vegetable oil, as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the drained and flaked salmon, finely chopped onion, cornmeal, flour (or almond flour), mayonnaise, egg, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated to form a cohesive mixture.
- Shape the Patties: Using your hands, shape the salmon mixture into evenly sized patties, using about 1/4 cup of mixture for each patty. Gently press to flatten them slightly so they’ll cook evenly.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet, heat about 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil or vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering and hot but not smoking.
- Fry the Patties: Carefully add the patties to the skillet. Fry for about 5 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides. Turn them carefully to avoid breaking.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer the cooked patties to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve hot with tartar sauce, remoulade, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For gluten-free patties, use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- Chill the mixture for 15 minutes before shaping the patties if it feels too soft to handle.
- These patties are delicious hot or at room temperature.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in a skillet for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg