Easy Alaska Salmon Patties Recipe

This Alaska salmon patties recipe is perfect for using up leftover salmon. These easy Alaska salmon patties are flaky and tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.

Alaska salmon is one of our absolute favorite species of fish to cook with. Our teriyaki pineapple salmon has been made and loved by so many of you and it’s been a staple in our kitchen as well. Today we’re taking one of our most popular salmon recipes and putting a Mediterranean twist on things. Read on for the  recipe made with Alaska salmon, a perfect dinner for any day of the week!

This post is sponsored by Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute. All opinions are mine.

What are salmon patties?

Salmon patties, also known as salmon cakes, are small fish cakes usually fried in a pan. Salmon patties are a great way to use up leftover salmon and add seafood to your weekly diet. Because of their size and texture, salmon patties are great for kids, too!

Easy Mediterranean salmon patties

This version of homemade salmon patties has a Mediterranean twist to it which makes it even more delicious. I used Alaska salmon to make these easy salmon patties. There are many ways to enjoy wild Alaska salmon, such as grilled, broiled or roasted. And what I love most about this recipe is that it can be ready in as little as 20 minutes so it’s a great option for quick dinners.

The other ingredients used in this Alaska salmon patties recipe are:

• Eggs
• Bread crumbs
• Olives
• Spices
• Shallots
• Onion
• Garlic

How do you make salmon patties recipe?

This is an easy salmon patty recipe that has three main steps:

• Bake the salmon

You can use a side or fillets of Alaska salmon for this recipe. Brush the salmon with olive oil and sprinkle some salt and pepper on them. Bake in the oven at 400F for about 20 minutes until they’re flaky and cooked.

• Make the salmon patty mixture

Mix flaked Alaska salmon, chopped shallots, onion and garlic, bell pepper, olives, eggs, bread crumbs and spices in a large bowl. The mixture should be moist enough so it can hold its shape once made into patties. Depending on the eggs you choose, you might need two or three eggs.

• Pan fry the patties

Pour a little olive oil into a pan and heat over medium heat. Once the pan is ready, place the patties in the pan and pan fry each side for about four minutes. These are the best salmon patties ever! They’re flaky, crispy on the outside and bursting with so much flavor!

Can you bake salmon patties?

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 375F for about ten minutes and flip them once halfway.

How can I make salmon patties with crackers?

Simply crush crackers until they resemble bread crumbs and then add them to the mixture instead of the bread crumbs. Make sure to use less salt when using crackers as they have some salt already.

Sauce for fried salmon patties

For these Mediterranean salmon patties, I use tzatziki sauce which balances out the flavors and pairs well with the other ingredients. You can also use tartar sauce or even cocktail sauce.

What to serve with salmon patties

These Mediterranean salmon patties are so tasty and they make a great family dinner. We love serving these fresh Alaska salmon patties with starchy sides such as sabzi polo (Persian herb rice) or Persian rice and tahdig and/or with a side salad like Mediterranean salad or Greek chickpea salad.

Notes and tips for making this salmon patties recipe

• You can make salmon patties using canned salmon. Canned Alaska salmon is an affordable, healthy and sustainable choice that would work perfectly for this recipe. If using canned salmon, start from the second step and make the salmon patties mixture.
• You can use regular bread crumbs or panko bread crumbs 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.
• You can also make salmon patties with cornmeal by leaving out the bread crumbs and adding 5 tablespoons of cornmeal and one tablespoon of all purpose flour to the salmon patty mixture. These patties are also called southern salmon patties and they should be fried.