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salmon patties worth writing home to mother about

MTGHALL avatar
Recipe by
Michael Hall
@MTGHALL
Goodland, IN

Growing up my mother made wonderful salmon patties and always served them with fried potatoes and creamed peas on the side. I remember her base recipe, though it wasn't written, and have used it to come up with my version. This recipe has been a work in process, for many years. Salmon patties, which can be boring and bland, can be spectacular if treated correctly. I think I finally came up with the right combination of ingredients, that are not only full of flavor but will fry up crispy and golden every time. I hope you enjoy this classic as much as I do.

yield 4 - 6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For salmon patties worth writing home to mother about

  • 2 can
    pink salmon, bones and skin removed; juice reserved (14.75 oz each)
  • 1 bag
    Louisiana seasoned crispy fish fry mix (10 oz)
  • 6 Tbsp
    mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp
    Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 2 tsp
    onion powder
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1
    lemon, juiced
  • lard or vegetable oil, for frying

How To Make salmon patties worth writing home to mother about

  • 1
    Drain the salmon reserving the juice. Add salmon to a large bowl. Remove skin and bones. Lightly flake apart.
  • 2
    Add 8 oz of the fish fry mix to a bowl. Add the mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, eggs, onion powder, salt, pepper, and juice from 1 lemon.
  • 3
    Mix with the flaked salmon. If the mixture is too wet, add more fish fry mix. If the mixture seems too dry, add some of the reserved juice from the salmon.
  • 4
    Make the mixture into 1/4 cup patties.
  • 5
    In a large, cast iron preferred, skillet over medium-high heat, add lard or vegetable oil. Bring up to temperature and add patties to skillet.
  • 6
    Cook until the edges begin to brown and you have a nice golden brown color on the bottom side; about 4-5 minutes. Flip patties, carefully, and cook another 4-5 minutes or until crispy golden. Serve warm.
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