Description
These Southern Salmon Patties are crispy, golden, and packed with flavor. Made with canned salmon, onions, and a perfect blend of flour and cornmeal, they’re an easy, quick meal with a touch of Southern charm. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or as a delicious appetizer for gatherings. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy the crispy, savory goodness!
Ingredients
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2 cans of salmon
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1 small onion, finely diced
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2 eggs
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6 tablespoons mayonnaise
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6 tablespoons flour
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6 tablespoons cornmeal
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Oil for frying
Instructions
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Prepare the Salmon Mixture: Open the salmon cans and add the contents to a large bowl. Remove the pin bones if desired. Add the diced onion, eggs, and mayonnaise, and stir until well combined.
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Add Dry Ingredients: Mix in the flour and cornmeal until the mixture is evenly combined.
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Heat Oil: Heat oil in a cast iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.
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Form Patties: Use an ice cream scoop to portion the salmon mixture, ensuring uniform-sized patties. Flatten each scoop slightly.
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Fry the Patties: Fry the patties in the heated oil until golden brown on both sides, flipping halfway through.
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Finish and Serve: Lightly sprinkle with salt after removing from the skillet. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. Optionally, add jalapeños to the mixture before frying for extra flavor.
Notes
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For extra flavor, you can add jalapeños to the mixture before frying.
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Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce or a spicy mayo.
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You can make the patties ahead of time and refrigerate them before frying to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (approx. 2 patties per person)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg