Canned Salmon Patties – Crispy, Flavorful & Family-Friendly
These crispy canned salmon patties are a quick, nutritious, and budget-friendly dish made with pantry staples like breadcrumbs, eggs, and Dijon mustard. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re perfect for weeknight meals or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 patties 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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2 (14.75 oz) cans salmon, drained and flaked
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2 eggs, beaten
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½ cup breadcrumbs
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¼ cup finely chopped onion
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2 tbsp chopped parsley
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix together flaked salmon, eggs, breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
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Divide mixture and form into 8 patties.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 4 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy.
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Drain on paper towels and serve with lemon wedges or your favorite sauce.
Notes
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Chill the mixture before forming patties for better hold.
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Add herbs or chopped veggies for variety.
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Can be baked or air fried for a lighter version.