crispy salmon patties (salmon cakes)—pan-fried patties made with salmon, breadcrumbs, eggs, and seasonings. Here is the full homemade recipe 🐟
🐟 Crispy Salmon Patties (Salmon Cakes)
🧾 Ingredients (Makes about 8 patties)
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2 cups cooked salmon (or 2 cans salmon, drained)
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1 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)
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2 eggs
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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¼ cup onion, finely chopped
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2 tbsp parsley, chopped
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp paprika
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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2–3 tbsp oil for frying (vegetable or olive oil)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the salmon
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If using canned salmon, drain well and remove large bones.
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Flake salmon with a fork in a large bowl.
2️⃣ Mix ingredients
Add to the salmon:
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breadcrumbs
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eggs
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mayonnaise
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onion
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parsley
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lemon juice
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garlic powder
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paprika
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salt & pepper
Mix until well combined.
3️⃣ Form patties
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Shape mixture into 7–8 round patties about ¾ inch thick.
4️⃣ Heat pan
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
5️⃣ Cook
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Fry patties 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
6️⃣ Drain
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Place on paper towels to remove extra oil.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve with:
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Tartar sauce
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Lemon wedges
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Salad or coleslaw
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Mashed potatoes or rice
⭐ Tips
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Chill patties 20 minutes before frying so they hold together better.
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Add ½ cup shredded cheese for extra flavor.
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You can bake them at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes for a lighter version.
✅ If you’d like, I can also show you:
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The secret trick restaurants use to keep salmon patties from falling apart
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A 5-ingredient old-fashioned Southern salmon patty recipe
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An air fryer version that gets extra crispy. 🍽️