Description
Golden, crispy Southern-style salmon patties with a tender, flaky interior and a crunchy cornmeal coating, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- Canned Salmon: 15 ounces, drained and flaked
- Eggs: 2 large
- Onion: 1/2 cup finely chopped
- Cornmeal: 1/2 cup
- Breadcrumbs: 1/2 cup
- Flour: 1/4 cup
- Milk: 1/4 cup
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Paprika: 1/2 teaspoon
- Vegetable Oil: 1/2 cup for shallow frying
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Place a large skillet over medium heat and pour in vegetable oil to warm.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, flake the drained canned salmon with a fork. Add the eggs, finely chopped onion, cornmeal, breadcrumbs, flour, milk, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix until evenly combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Test the oil temperature by dropping a small pinch of the mixture into the skillet; if it sizzles immediately, the oil is ready.
- Assemble the Dish: Shape the salmon mixture into 6 evenly sized patties, about 3 inches across and compact enough to hold their shape.
- Cook to Perfection: Fry the patties in batches without overcrowding, about 3 to 4 minutes per side, until each side is deep golden brown and crisp.
- Finishing Touches: Transfer cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, then keep warm in a low oven if finishing multiple batches.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the patties hot with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or your preferred side dishes and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Chill the mixed salmon for 10 to 15 minutes before shaping to help patties hold together.
- Use a cast iron skillet for the best, most even crust.
- Double-coating the patties in cornmeal before frying adds extra crunch.
- To re-crisp leftovers, warm in a skillet or a 375°F oven for a few minutes rather than microwaving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (about 100 g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg