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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!
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!
⬇ Print-Friendly Salmon Patties Recipe:
Salmon Patties Recipe (VIDEO)
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh salmon filet*
- 3 Tbsp Olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 tsp Garlic salt, I used Lawry's Brand, to taste
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper, or to taste
- 1 medium yellow onion, 1 cup, finely diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely minced
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
**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
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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.
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.
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Made these in large patties for dinner and they were amazing!
I’m glad to hear that Shelby! Thanks for sharing your wonderful review!
Do you think canned chicken can be substituted for salmon
Hi Joice, I haven’t tried that but I imagine it could work.
I’m glad you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for following and sharing your thoughts! 🙂
Can this be made with canned salmon.
Hi Patty, yes that will work. Please see notes in the print-friendly section towards the bottom.
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!!!
I’m glad you love it Julia! Thanks for sharing your fantastic review!
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.
Hi Wayne, I haven’t tried that so I’m not sure. Maybe someone else has tried?? Thanks in advance! 🙂
I made them in the air fryer and they were great.
That’s great to hear! Thanks for sharing Wayne!
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!!!:)
They are so easy AND so delicious! Please let me know what you think! 😀
Can you freeze the recipe?
Hi Andrea, I haven’t tried freezing but I imagine the cooked patties would freeze well.
Thanks so much! I will try and let you know!!
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!
The salmon cakes look absolutely yummy. What is the dipping sauce consist of?
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!
These look positively mouthwatering! Love that dipping sauce too.
They are popular for good reason! Please let me know what you think of the recipe if you decide to make them!
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.
Oooh wow that sounds great inside a biscuit. Thank you for sharing that yummy idea and thank you so much for the amazing review! 🙂
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.
Hi Jenny, it doesn’t seem like alot once it is in the patties but you could try cutting it down if you prefer.
Thanks I will try a little less and see how it does and will let you know.
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!!!
You’re welcome Cookie! I’m so glad to hear how much you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for sharing your excellent review!
So good!! And I highly highly recommend that tartar sauce! Thank you for the recipes! 🙂
Thank you so much for the wonderful review!! I’m so glad you enjoyed the salmon patties and the tartar sauce 🙂
<3 likes this and I will make this recipes can I have a Tartar Sauce recipes too * Thanking you always carmentorrijossorianogalang
Here is the direct link to the tartar sauce recipe, I hope this helps! https://natashaskitchen.com/2012/02/04/tartar-sauce-recipe/
Can this be made gluten-free . What can I replace for the bread crumbs
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! 🙂
use a bit of rice flour for binding absorbtion purposes instead of wheat flour, easy
They have gluten-free panko. It’s yummy!
That’s a great substitution Ruselle!
I have made it with Gluten Free Panko breadcrumbs. Turns out delicious!!!
Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
The stores sell gluten free bread crumbs
Thank you for sharing!! 🙂
Can I bake the patties ?
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 🙂
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! 🙂
Hi Natasha. Do you know by chance if I can replace fresh salmon with frozen Costco wild salmon burgers?
Hi Angelina, I haven’t tried that so I’m not sure but you will essentially be trading one patty for another. 🙂
Hi Natasha, Wondering if these could be frozen before cooking? Thanks. Really enjoy your recipes.
Hi Louise, I haven’t tried freezing them that way but I think it could work.
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!
I’m glad to hear that Felecia! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Hi, cooking the salmon patties tomorrow Saturday, but I want to make the tartar sauce will you give me your homemade recipe, thank you.
Jeanie, click here for the recipe. I also added a link in the post.
I did not see a recipe for the homemade tarter sauce
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 🙂
Where is the recipe for the homemade tartar sauce?
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! 🙂