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Crispy Salmon Patties

These crispy Salmon Patties Recipe are flaky, savory, and lightly pan-fried for the perfect golden crust. Made with fresh salmon, sautéed aromatics, herbs, and breadcrumbs, they’re a simple yet elegant dish that’s both comforting and nutritious.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Salmon:

  • 1 lb fresh salmon filet
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Garlic salt and black pepper to taste

For the Patties:

  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • ½ red bell pepper finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Additional olive oil for pan-frying

Instructions
 

  • Roast the salmon: Preheat oven to 425°F. Place salmon skin-side down on a lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic salt and black pepper. Bake 10–15 minutes, until just cooked. Let cool, remove skin, and flake into large bowl.
  • Sauté aromatics: In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil. Add onion and red bell pepper. Cook over medium heat until soft and golden, about 8 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • Mix the patties: To the flaked salmon, add sautéed veggies, breadcrumbs, eggs, mayo, Worcestershire, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 13–14 patties.
  • Fry the patties: In a skillet, heat remaining butter and olive oil over medium heat. Cook patties in batches, 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
  • Serve warm: With lemon wedges, salad, or on a bun.

Notes

  • Chill the formed patties for 15–30 minutes for easier handling.
  • Swap panko with gluten-free crumbs if needed.
  • Make a batch ahead and freeze individually for future meals.
  • Add a splash of hot sauce for a spicy twist.