Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Salmon Patties Recipe
These crispy, golden-brown old-fashioned salmon patties bring back classic Southern flavors with simple pantry ingredients. Perfectly seasoned and budget-friendly, they make a delicious, easy weeknight dinner.
Print Pin Servings: 5
Calories: 280kcal
Cost: 8$
Equipment
- 1 Cast iron skillet (For the best crispy crust)
- 1 Mixing bowl (To combine ingredients)
- 1 Wide spatula (Helps with easy flipping)
- 1 Fine-mesh strainer (Drains salmon well)
- 1 Fork (Flakes salmon perfectly)
- 1 Measuring Cup (Ensures uniform patty size)
Ingredients
- 1 can Pink salmon - Drained soft bones left in
- 2 Eggs - Beaten
- ½ cup Crushed saltines - Or substitute breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Diced onion - White or yellow
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning - Or Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley - Chopped
- ½ teaspoon Lemon zest (Optional) - for extra freshness
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce - Adds depth of flavor
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne pepper (Optional) - for a spicy kick
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder (Optional) - for extra flavor
- 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil - For frying
- 1 tablespoon Butter - Mixed with oil for crispiness
Instructions
- Drain the salmon, remove dark skin, but keep the soft bones.
- Flake the salmon into small pieces using a fork.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flaked salmon, beaten eggs, crushed saltines, diced onion, Old Bay seasoning, black pepper, parsley, lemon zest, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, and garlic powder. (Mix gently)
- Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the texture to set.
- Shape into 8 equal-sized patties. Don’t overwork the mixture to keep them tender.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Add vegetable oil and butter, letting it get hot but not smoking.
- Fry the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, flipping once, until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Serving: 150g | Calories: 280kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates: 14g (5%) | Protein: 23g (46%) | Fat: 15g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 120mg (40%) | Sodium: 540mg (23%) | Potassium: 400mg (11%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 300IU (6%) | Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) | Calcium: 120mg (12%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)