Salmon Patties
This recipe takes me all the way back to my childhood. I vividly remember my mom making Salmon Patties for dinner a few times every month. This easy salmon patties recipe is not only budget-friendly but also quick and super easy to make. Serve them with potatoes, a side salad, or your favorite vegetable, and it’s an easy weeknight dinner meal!
These salmon patties are one of my favorite pantry dinners. I use canned salmon, which means no fuss and no extra cooking time—just tender flakes of salmon ready to mix. The patties come together quickly and easily thanks to the egg and breadcrumbs, stay wonderfully moist, and cook up golden and crisp on the outside. The key is to cook them in batches and be gentle when flipping (although I’ve never had one fall apart on me before!)
- 3 x 5 oz. cans skinless, boneless pink salmon (wild caught)
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 5 Tbsp plain breadcrumbs
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- ⅓ cup cooking oil