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Salmon patties are the perfect weeknight dinner. Easy and delicious, these fresh salmon patties are packed with so much flavor thanks to Mediterranean spices and vegetables. You can pan sear or bake them, then serve with some sauce and side salad for the best dinner!
Salmon might just be our favorite seafood and we have many delicious salmon recipes on the website. It’s a truly versatile fish, which can be grilled, broiled or roasted. If you’re new to working with salmon, try my easy recipe for salmon croquettes or baked salmon fillet with lemon and if you feel a big fancy, try my Dijon salmon , which has great reviews from our readers.
Today I’m going to show you how to make fresh salmon patties, these are full of flavor and are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or to use up leftover salmon.
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Ingredients
- Salmon: I have found that fresh salmon works best for this recipe since it’s still juicy and tender after roasting. Use farm-raised or wild-caught salmon to make this recipe. Frozen salmon works just fine, make sure it’s completely thawed before roasting it.
- Eggs: To bind the ingredients and the patties to hold their shape.
- Breadcrumbs: Regular plain breadcrumbs would work perfectly. You can also use panko breadcrumbs for a different texture.
- Olives: I used a combination of black and green olives, chopped into small pieces.
- Spices – A combination of sumac, cumin, salt, dried dill gives the salmon patties a nice Mediterranean flavor.
- Dijon mustard: This is optional, but I find it to add a nice flavor to the dish.
- Vegetables: For the base, you’ll need onion (or shallot), garlic, and red bell pepper. Use whichever you prefer, onion or shallot, or both for extra flavor.
How To Make Fresh Salmon Patties
Roast the salmon: Brush the salmon with olive oil and sprinkle some salt and pepper on it. Roast in the oven at 400ºF for about 20 minutes until each filet is flaky and cooked. The internal temperature should register at 145ºF. Let the salmon cool slightly and flake it using a fork.
Prepare the patties: Saute the onion, garlic, shallots and red bell pepper in a pan over medium high heat until the vegetables are softened. Let them cool slightly before mixing them with the flaked salmon.
Add the olives, spices, eggs and breadcrumbs to the salmon and vegetables and mix until fully incorporated.
Pan fry the patties: Pour a little olive oil into a pan and heat over medium heat. Take about two tablespoons of the mixture for each patty and shape it into a patty. Once the pan is hot, place the patties in the pan and pan fry each side for about 4 minutes.
What To Serve With Salmon Patties
I serve Mediterranean salmon patties with homemade tzatziki sauce which balances out the flavors and pairs well with the other ingredients. Our favorite side dishes to serve with these patties are Mediterranean cucumber salad, Greek lemon rice or parmesan crusted potatoes.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can easily make baked salmon patties by brushing a little olive oil on both sides of the patties and placing them on a lined baking sheet. Bake the patties in the oven at 375ºF for about 10 minutes and flip them once halfway.
You need eggs and breadcrumbs for the patties to hold their shape. It’s best to pan fry one patty to make sure the texture and flavor is right before making a full batch. If the patties are falling apart, add one more egg and try again.
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Easy Salmon Patties Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb salmon
- 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1/2 yellow onion , finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup olives, chopped
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 tsp sumac
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 ℉. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Place the salmon pieces on the baking sheet and brush olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Bake the salmon in the oven for 20 minutes until fully cooked and flaky.
- Meanwhile, heat two tablespoons olive oil in a pan over medium high heat. Saute the shallot, onion, garlic and bell pepper until they are soft and onions are translucent.
- Once the salmon is cooked, remove the skin and flake it using a fork and place it in a large bowl.
- Add the cooked shallots, onions, garlic and bell pepper to the flaked salmon and mix well.
- Add in the olives, eggs and breadcrumbs and mix well so all the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add in the sumac, cumin, salt, dried dill and Dijon mustard and stir well.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Scoop out the patties uing a 2-tablespoon scoop, and shape them with your hand.
- Pan fry the patties in the pan, for about 5 minutes on each side until they are crispy and golden on the outside.
Notes
- You can make salmon patties using canned salmon as it would work perfectly for this recipe. If using canned salmon, start from step 4, saute the vegetables and make the patties. Make sure to pick out the bones and skins, at least the large ones.
- You can use regular breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs which are larger. Both would make the patties soft on the inside.
- Don’t use a food processor to make the salmon patties mixture as it will cut the salmon into very small pieces and you won’t have flaky patties in the end. Using a fork to flake the salmon is a better way to make these patties.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These look delicious! Perfect for a fancy dinner or fabulous appetizer at a holiday party!
These were a hit! Thanks for sharing!
These look absolutely delectable!! I’m going through a phase right now where I can’t seem to get enough salmon. This recipe excites me. Thank you for sharing!!
Hi Renee! Hope you try and enjoy these salmon patties!
My family would love these! They look so delicious!
Hope you enjoy these salmon patties!