
Southern Fried Salmon Patties
Southern Fried Salmon Patties · ready in 25 min · 4 servings · 320 kcal per serving · easy · 7 ingredients
Golden, crispy salmon patties with a tender, savory center, lightly seasoned and pan fried until perfectly browned, delivering classic Southern comfort with rich flavor and satisfying crunch.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 25 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 320
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 420 gSalmon, canned
- 60 gOnion
- 40 gCornmeal
- 30 gFlour
- 50 gEgg
- 60 gMayonnaise
- 240 mlCooking oil
Equipment
stovetop, chef knife, fork, mixing bowl, prep bowl, skillet, spatula, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Prep ingredients
Gather a mixing bowl, fork, knife, and skillet. Open the canned salmon, drain it well, add to the bowl, and flake evenly with a fork. · 5 min
What to look for: salmon flakes evenly separated
- Mix patty base
Add the onion, cornmeal, flour, mayonnaise, and egg to the flaked salmon, then stir until the mixture is evenly combined. · 5 min
What to look for: Thick mixture that holds together
- Form patties
Divide the salmon mixture and shape it into evenly sized patties, each about the size of a small burger. · 5 min
What to look for: Smooth, compact patties
- Fry patties
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the patties, and cook until browned on both sides, turning once during frying. · 10 min
When it is done: Patties are hot throughout and reach an internal temperature of 63°C
- Serve patties
Transfer the fried salmon patties to plates and serve hot while crisp on the outside and moist inside. · 2 min
What to look for: crispy edges
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 320 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g |
| of which sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| of which saturated | 4 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
Nutri-ScoreC
Allergens
Contains: fish, gluten, eggs
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 2 months
Ingredient substitutions
Salmon
- fresh cooked salmon: Cook and flake before mixing
Onion
- green onions: Milder flavor
Cornmeal
- breadcrumbs: Produces softer patties
Flour
- rice flour: Good gluten free option
Egg
- flax egg: Let hydrate before use
Mayonnaise
- Greek yogurt: Adds tang and reduces fat







