If salmon is on your “eat more of” list because it’s so nutritious and health supporting, these Salmon Patties are an easy and tasty way to enjoy it! Salmon is among the lean, high quality protein options, it’s low in saturated fats, high in nutrients and part of the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet.

If you want the nutritional benefits but don’t like messing with the fish bones, the skin or not fond of the sometimes strong fish flavor, fillets give – you’ll love this recipe! It’s super flavorful, light yet filling.

Anything for healthy, easy dinners, these salmon patties can be prepped in advance and stored raw for a few days ahead for a quick dinner option.

Plus unlike a reheated salmon fillet, the patties are great for meal prep as they warm up really well and hold their flavor and texture pretty decently for a few days. They have become a family fav and staple because they’re super simple to put together and so good. I like doubling the recipes so that they’re are leftovers the next day for a protein to top my salad with or for the fam to reheat for dinner.

INGREDIENTS

2 Pint Jars Salmon, home canned or about 2.5 Cups

2TBL Mayo, with Avocado Oil

1/2Tsp Garlic, fresh minced

1 Egg

1/4C Panko Bread Crumbs, Plain

1/4C Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese

1Tsp Fresh Lemon Juice

1/4Tsp Dill

1/8Tsp Onion Powder

1 1/2TBL Olive Oil Oil (reserve 1Tbl for sauteing)

1/2 Tbl Parsley

Pink Himalayan Sea Salt & Black Pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Start by draining the salmon into a strainer, give it a quick rinse (optional), shake out excess water.
Next add the salmon to a large mixing bowl. Add in the egg and panko bread crumbs. Stir until well combined.
Add remaining ingredients. Mix everything together until evenly coated. Like you’re making burger patties, Measure out a heaping half cup of the mixture and form a ball. Then flatten it to desired thickness. See above.
In a medium skillet, heat about 1 TBL Olive until warm. Add patties to the skillet. Cook on medium heat until golden brown about 3-4 minutes then flip and cook the other side ensuring the center is heated and cooked through to 165*.
Serve as is or top with fresh tartar sauce and enjoy alongside fresh green beans or your favorite veggie dish.

RAW MEAL PREP:

FRIDGE: Great option to get a headstart on cooking but still enjoy a fresh cooked dish: Follow Steps 1-3. Once patties, place each salmon patty on a plate in a single layer. Cover with plastic wrap or a reusable cover. Store in the fridge for about 2 days. When ready to cook follow the instructions 4-5.

FREEZER: A great option to stock the freezer up a bit to have accessible clean ingredient meals

Follow Steps 1-3. Once you have them patties, place the patties on a freezer safe tray. I like just using a cookie sheet. Make sure to put them in a single layer. When doubling this recipe use another tray or freezer paper to separate the patties. Avoid using parchment or regular baking paper as it will freeze and crumble into the meat. Flash freeze the patties about an hour until they are frozen solid.

Then store in a freezer safe container for later use.