Description
Southern comfort meets seafood magic in these crispy salmon patties that bring Southern tradition right to your dinner table. Packed with flavor and easy to whip up, these patties turn simple ingredients into a delicious meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb salmon
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Seasonings and Cooking Liquid:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Pluck out every tiny bone from your salmon using tweezers, ensuring a smooth texture.
- Shred the salmon into fine, consistent flakes inside a mixing bowl.
- Combine ½ cup breadcrumbs, 1 beaten egg, 2 tablespoons diced onion, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper with your salmon pieces.
- Blend the ingredients gently, maintaining a delicate touch to keep the mixture light.
- Shape the salmon mixture into 4-6 compact patties, pressing firmly to create solid structures.
- Pour ¼ cup vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat to 350°F, watching for a shimmering surface.
- Slide the patties carefully into the sizzling oil, allowing them to cook for 3-4 minutes until a deep golden crust forms.
- Turn each patty when the bottom becomes crisp and bronzed, revealing a perfect caramelized exterior.
- Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, guaranteeing safe consumption.
- Transfer patties to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Garnish with 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley for a bright, herbal finish.
- Allow patties to rest for 2-3 minutes, letting the interior settle and flavors meld.
Notes
- Let the salmon cool after draining to prevent the mixture from becoming too wet and falling apart during cooking.
- Mix ingredients gently to maintain salmon’s texture and prevent dense, tough patties.
- Create uniform patties by using a measuring scoop or your hands to ensure even cooking and consistent size.
- For a gluten-free version, swap breadcrumbs with crushed gluten-free crackers or almond meal to maintain crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 367 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg