Old Fashioned Salmon Patties

Honestly, we love practically any and all kinds of salmon recipes… This Old Fashioned Salmon Patties recipe falls somewhere in the middle of restaurant-quality and rustic, right in the sweet spot for a perfect weeknight meal!

Here, we are using canned pink salmon, buttery Ritz crackers, and fresh herbs to make them really pop! That’s right, we make this salmon patty recipe without mayonnaise and very little binder, so you’re getting plenty of sweet and delicious salmon flavor in every bite.

Similar to the timeless Maryland Crab Cakes, these salmon cakes are an irresistible dish to impress. BUT they come together in less than 30 minutes from start to finish! Pan fry up a batch and enjoy with dipping sauces as an appetizer or main dish, or serve them over greens to enjoy as a salad with plenty of protein. Give this recipe a try, and I promise you’ll keep the pantry stocked with canned salmon so you can make these patties in a snap!

• 20 ounces canned pink salmon drained well
• 20 Ritz butter crackers crushed (or saltines)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 lemon zested and juiced
• 3 tablespoons chopped scallions
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill or 1 tsp dried dill
• ¼ – ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• Salt and pepper
• Oil for frying