Description
Indulge in the delightful crunch and rich flavor of Crispy Southern Salmon Patties for a Quick Comfort Meal. This easy-to-follow recipe combines pantry staples like canned salmon and saltine crackers to create the perfect weeknight dinner or family gathering dish. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up these delicious patties that are not only budget-friendly but also packed with nutrients. Serve them on a bed of fresh greens, in a sandwich, or with your favorite dipping sauce for an irresistible meal that will satisfy everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz canned salmon
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup diced celery (optional)
- 1 cup crushed saltine crackers
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/3 cup cooking oil
Instructions
- Drain the canned salmon and combine it in a mixing bowl with beaten eggs, chopped onion, diced celery, crushed crackers, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and cayenne pepper.
- Form the mixture into small patties, about 2 inches in diameter.
- Heat the cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the patties in batches for about 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer cooked patties to paper towels to drain excess oil before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg