These salmon patties are flaky, tender and so flavorful with crisp edges and big bites of flaked salmon. Easy salmon patties that always disappear fast! | natashaskitchen.com

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These salmon patties are flaky, tender and so flavorful. The crisp edges and big bites of flaked salmon are the hallmark of these salmon patties. They are the real deal! It’s no wonder these salmon cakes have been so popular (read the glowing reviews here).

This is an easy and excellent way to use leftover salmon and it is worth it to cook the salmon just for this (instructions below). For busy weeknights, you can substitute with well-drained canned salmon or the salmon in packets which you may already have in your pantry!

I hope you all love these salmon patties and the easy homemade tartar sauce that goes with them.

Watch How to Make Salmon Patties:


These salmon patties are such a treat and even folks who don’t normally like salmon enjoy this recipe. They always disappear fast!

These salmon patties are flaky, tender and so flavorful with crisp edges and big bites of flaked salmon. Easy salmon patties that always disappear fast! | natashaskitchen.com

P.S. Serve salmon cakes with this irresistible homemade tartar sauce. P.S. Once you try homemade and realize how easy it is, there’s just no going back to store-bought tartar sauce. It is so much better in every way!

These salmon patties are flaky, tender and so flavorful with crisp edges and big bites of flaked salmon. Easy salmon patties that always disappear fast! | natashaskitchen.com

⬇ Print-Friendly Salmon Patties Recipe:

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Salmon Patties Recipe (VIDEO)

4.97 from 479 votes
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
A blue plate with Salmon cakes garnished with parsley and a small bowl of tartar sauce
These salmon patties are flaky, tender and so flavorful with crisp edges and big bites of flaked salmon. These salmon patties always disappear fast! Serve with homemade tartar sauce!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients 

Servings: 14 salmon patties

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven to 425˚F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment or silicone liner. Place salmon in the center, skin-side-down, drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic salt and black pepper. Bake uncovered for 10-15 min (depending on thickness), or just until cooked through. Remove from oven, cover with foil and rest 10 min. Flake salmon with 2 forks discarding skin and any bones then set aside and cool to room temp.
  • Heat a medium skillet over medium heat with 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp butter. Add diced onion and bell pepper and saute until golden and softened (7-9 minutes) then remove from heat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combined flaked salmon, sautéed pepper and onion, 1 cup bread crumbs, 2 beaten eggs, 3 Tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp garlic salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper and 1/4 cup chopped parsley. Stir to combine. Form into patties (about a heaping Tablespoonful each) and mold with your hands into 2" wide by 1/3 to 1/2" thick patties.**
  • In a clean non-stick pan, heat 1 Tbsp oil and 1 Tbsp butter until hot then add salmon patties in a single layer. Saute 3 to 4 min per side or until golden brown and cooked through. If salmon patties brown too fast, reduce heat. Remove finished patties to a paper-towel lined plate and repeat with remaining oil, butter and salmon cakes.

Notes

*Substituting Salmon: If desired, you can substitute the first 4 ingredients listed with 15 oz of well-drained canned salmon or salmon in packets. Leftover salmon from dinner can also be used if available.
**Cook's Tip: If salmon mixture is too dry to hold a patty shape, add an extra tablespoon of mayo and if it is too moist, add more bread crumbs.

Nutrition Per Serving

145kcal Calories4g Carbs8g Protein10g Fat2g Saturated Fat48mg Cholesterol328mg Sodium205mg Potassium345IU Vitamin A7.4mg Vitamin C19mg Calcium0.7mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Salmon Patties Recipe (VIDEO)
Amount per Serving
Calories
145
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
 
48
mg
16
%
Sodium
 
328
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
205
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
345
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
7.4
mg
9
%
Calcium
 
19
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.7
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Salmon Patties
Skill Level: Easy
Cost to Make: $$
Calories: 145

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That pretty blue serving platter can be found here. I have these in different sizes and colors. I love their bold colors and how sturdy and chip resistant Fiestaware is – meant to last a lifetime.

These salmon patties are flaky, tender and so flavorful with crisp edges and big bites of flaked salmon. Easy salmon patties that always disappear fast! | natashaskitchen.com

You can serve these for lunch, dinner, appetizers – they are so versatile and these salmon patties can even be used in sandwiches as salmon burgers, just form them a little larger. And if you LOVE salmon recipes, don’t miss our #1 of all time baked salmon recipe!

Q: Have you tried these yet? Let me know what you thought of them in a comment below.

Have a memorable and happy 4th of July!! 🙂 The 4th just happens to be my husbands birthday so if you’re on Instagram that day, feel free to flood his page with happy birthday wishes. Thanks friends!

These salmon patties are flaky, tender and so flavorful with crisp edges and big bites of flaked salmon. Easy salmon patties that always disappear fast! | natashaskitchen.com

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  • Shelby
    July 8, 2017

    Made these in large patties for dinner and they were amazing!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      July 10, 2017

      I’m glad to hear that Shelby! Thanks for sharing your wonderful review!

      Reply

  • Joice
    July 7, 2017

    Do you think canned chicken can be substituted for salmon

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      July 7, 2017

      Hi Joice, I haven’t tried that but I imagine it could work.

      Reply

  • Natasha's Kitchen
    July 7, 2017

    I’m glad you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for following and sharing your thoughts! 🙂

    Reply

  • Patty Skinner
    July 7, 2017

    Can this be made with canned salmon.

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      July 7, 2017

      Hi Patty, yes that will work. Please see notes in the print-friendly section towards the bottom.

      Reply

  • Julia
    July 6, 2017

    This was absolutely delicious, just like all your other recipes! You never disappoint me Natascha! I’ll have to make a double batch next time!!!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      July 7, 2017

      I’m glad you love it Julia! Thanks for sharing your fantastic review!

      Reply

  • Wayne Ventresca
    July 6, 2017

    Has anyone tried making them in an air fryer? I just bought one today but i’m afraid to use it for these cause I might ruin them.

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      July 6, 2017

      Hi Wayne, I haven’t tried that so I’m not sure. Maybe someone else has tried?? Thanks in advance! 🙂

      Reply

      • Wayne Ventresca
        July 9, 2017

        I made them in the air fryer and they were great.

        Reply

        • Natasha's Kitchen
          July 10, 2017

          That’s great to hear! Thanks for sharing Wayne!

          Reply

  • Love from Munchkintime.com
    July 6, 2017

    Natasha!!! These salmon patties look and sound so GOOD!!! I am planning to make them, can’t wait to bite into these yummy things!!! Hope you are having a crazy awesome day!!!:)

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      July 6, 2017

      They are so easy AND so delicious! Please let me know what you think! 😀

      Reply

  • Andrea
    July 6, 2017

    Can you freeze the recipe?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      July 6, 2017

      Hi Andrea, I haven’t tried freezing but I imagine the cooked patties would freeze well.

      Reply

      • Andrea
        July 7, 2017

        Thanks so much! I will try and let you know!!

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        • Christina
          July 31, 2017

          Andrea, did you try freezing the cooked patties? Wondering if I should try. I just made them for my one year old since it is a good texture for her and I tried them and they are great! She definitely can’t eat all of them that fast though, even if I help!

          Reply

  • BA Nelson
    July 6, 2017

    The salmon cakes look absolutely yummy. What is the dipping sauce consist of?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      July 6, 2017

      Hi there :). This is our homemade tartar sauce. Very easy and absolutely delicious ;). I have links in the recipe above for quick reference but here is the direct link to the tartar sauce. I hope you love it!

      Reply

  • Natasha @ Salt & Lavender
    July 5, 2017

    These look positively mouthwatering! Love that dipping sauce too.

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      July 5, 2017

      They are popular for good reason! Please let me know what you think of the recipe if you decide to make them!

      Reply

      • Karlletha
        July 8, 2017

        OMG I just made these for my family and let me tell you Natasha they were a huge hit. I used fresh salmon and but them inside a grandma biscuit. So yummy will definitely make again and again.

        Reply

        • Natasha
          natashaskitchen
          July 8, 2017

          Oooh wow that sounds great inside a biscuit. Thank you for sharing that yummy idea and thank you so much for the amazing review! 🙂

          Reply

  • Jenny Mantel
    July 4, 2017

    I have a question. I don’t like a lot of filler so 1 cup of bread crumbs sounds like a lot of filler to me. Do you have any suggestions. Other than that it sounds delicious.

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      July 5, 2017

      Hi Jenny, it doesn’t seem like alot once it is in the patties but you could try cutting it down if you prefer.

      Reply

      • Jenny Mantel
        July 5, 2017

        Thanks I will try a little less and see how it does and will let you know.

        Reply

  • Cookie
    July 4, 2017

    Made the salmon patties tonight for supper and made your tartar sauce too. I just had to add a few capers to the sauce, and I used leftover salmon. It turned out delicious and I would definitely make this again! Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe!!!

    Reply

    • Natasha's Kitchen
      July 5, 2017

      You’re welcome Cookie! I’m so glad to hear how much you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for sharing your excellent review!

      Reply

  • Natalie
    July 3, 2017

    So good!! And I highly highly recommend that tartar sauce! Thank you for the recipes! 🙂

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      July 3, 2017

      Thank you so much for the wonderful review!! I’m so glad you enjoyed the salmon patties and the tartar sauce 🙂

      Reply

      • Carmen T.Soriano Galang always ...*
        July 4, 2017

        <3 likes this and I will make this recipes can I have a Tartar Sauce recipes too * Thanking you always carmentorrijossorianogalang

        Reply

        • Natasha's Kitchen
          July 5, 2017

          Here is the direct link to the tartar sauce recipe, I hope this helps! https://natashaskitchen.com/2012/02/04/tartar-sauce-recipe/

          Reply

  • dee
    July 2, 2017

    Can this be made gluten-free . What can I replace for the bread crumbs

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      July 2, 2017

      Hi Dee, I haven’t tried any gluten free substitutions. There was a question about whether or not quinoa could be used but I haven’t tried that to say if it works. You might just try gluten free bread crumbs. Sorry I can’t be more helpful. Maybe someone else has tried something? Please chime in if you have! 🙂

      Reply

      • Louise
        July 3, 2017

        use a bit of rice flour for binding absorbtion purposes instead of wheat flour, easy

        Reply

      • Ruselle Lynn
        July 4, 2017

        They have gluten-free panko. It’s yummy!

        Reply

        • Natasha's Kitchen
          July 5, 2017

          That’s a great substitution Ruselle!

          Reply

      • Kelsey
        November 8, 2018

        I have made it with Gluten Free Panko breadcrumbs. Turns out delicious!!!

        Reply

        • Natashas Kitchen
          November 8, 2018

          Thank you so much for sharing that with me.

          Reply

    • Karen
      July 3, 2017

      The stores sell gluten free bread crumbs

      Reply

      • Natasha
        natashaskitchen
        July 3, 2017

        Thank you for sharing!! 🙂

        Reply

  • Patricia
    July 1, 2017

    Can I bake the patties ?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      July 2, 2017

      Hi Patricia, one of my readers reported good results baking but I haven’t heard back with the details on bake time and temperature. If you test it out that way, let me know how you like it 🙂

      Reply

    • Natalie
      July 3, 2017

      Why the rating with a question? Maybe a mistake? This recipe was good!! I haven’t tried baking but per the recipe they are great! 🙂

      Reply

  • Angelina
    July 1, 2017

    Hi Natasha. Do you know by chance if I can replace fresh salmon with frozen Costco wild salmon burgers?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      July 1, 2017

      Hi Angelina, I haven’t tried that so I’m not sure but you will essentially be trading one patty for another. 🙂

      Reply

  • Louise
    July 1, 2017

    Hi Natasha, Wondering if these could be frozen before cooking? Thanks. Really enjoy your recipes.

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      July 1, 2017

      Hi Louise, I haven’t tried freezing them that way but I think it could work.

      Reply

      • Felecia Arrington
        July 3, 2017

        It works PERFECTLY. Aluminium foil it..then zip lock bag it. I live alone so wrks great for that “individualism’ effect. Just pull one out as needed. Now must say have only done this using CAN salmon..not sure bout fresh-type salmon. So glad found this recipe again..had yrs ago..lost it in a move. They were delicious!

        Reply

        • Natasha's Kitchen
          July 3, 2017

          I’m glad to hear that Felecia! Thanks for sharing 🙂

          Reply

  • Jeanie
    June 30, 2017

    Hi, cooking the salmon patties tomorrow Saturday, but I want to make the tartar sauce will you give me your homemade recipe, thank you.

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 30, 2017

      Jeanie, click here for the recipe. I also added a link in the post.

      Reply

  • Linda Hesting
    June 30, 2017

    I did not see a recipe for the homemade tarter sauce

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 30, 2017

      Hi Linda, sorry I added a couple of extra links to make it easier to find. Here is the direct link to our very popular tartar sauce recipe 🙂

      Reply

  • Nan
    June 30, 2017

    Where is the recipe for the homemade tartar sauce?

    Reply

    • Natasha
      natashaskitchen
      June 30, 2017

      Hi Nan, I have a couple of links in the post for future reference but it’s definitely easy to scroll past them 🙂 Here is the direct link to our very popular tartar sauce. I hope you love it! 🙂

      Reply

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