Chinese/Hong Kong•healthy
Easy Salmon Patties
This easy recipe instantly upgrades your canned salmon for a healthy meal packed with Omega 3 and an excellent source of calcium. Kids love this and Moms love this quick dinner favourite that comes together in just 5 minutes!
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 can (170g) wild sockeye salmon, drained
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 1 spring green onions, finely diced
- 1/2 cup of cilantro, rough chopped (optional but I love adding this if I have it handy)
- 1/3 cup of panko breadcrumbs
- 1 lemon, freshly juiced
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 tsp paprika powder
- dash of salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, more if needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the extra virgin olive oil together. Mix well.
- 2
Divide and form into 4-6 evenly sized patties. I like to use a 1/3 cup measuring cup and pack the ingredients in it.
- 3
In a large non-stick fry pan over medium heat, heat oil.
- 4
Cook patties until golden brown and crispy. Approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- 5
Drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve and enjoy immediately with a quick squeeze of of lemon juice if desired.