Looking for a quick and tasty dinner option? Look no further than this simple and flavorful salmon patties recipe. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these patties are a crowd-pleasing dish that can be whipped up in no time. Serve them with fresh lemon wedges or my easy dill mayo.
Delicious Salmon Patties
This is one of our favorite dishes because they are so incredibly yummy and easy to make! These delectable patties are made with smoked salmon. My mother-in-law used to make hers with canned salmon, and to be honest with you. I much prefer the taste of a piece of clean, smoked, flaky fish. However, you can make these with canned pink salmon. Just make sure you drain the can well, and pick through it to remove any bones and skin. If you like this recipe. try air fryer salmon, baked cod, lemon dill baked tilapia, and shrimp and grits.
Ingredients for Salmon Patties
How do you make Smoked Salmon Patties?
Combine the smoked salmon, panko breadcrumbs, minced onion, minced garlic, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, eggs, dill weed, fresh cracked black pepper, and freshly grated Parmesan in a large bowl. Stir to combine and shape the mixture with your hands into somewhat small patties.
Now heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook until golden brown on both sides, 2-3 minutes per side. Try to resist the urge to flip more than once, as they can break apart if flipped too early. Mix together the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, dill weed, and garlic in a small bowl. Serve the dill mayo with the warm salmon patties.
Recipe Tips
- For optimal flavor, buy good quality smoked salmon. Costco sells some really great brands.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Don’t purchase the stuff in the cans.
- Other seasonings and fresh herbs to consider adding are chopped fresh parsley, Old Bay Seasoning, or even a little Cajun seasoning.
- If at all possible, use fresh chopped dill. Spring is the perfect time to plant an herb garden. Most herbs are very easy to take care of, with the exception of cilantro.
- Mince the onion and garlic fine, as these are small patties that cook for a short time.
- You can substitute vegetable oil or canola oil for the olive oil.
- Use any kind of breadcrumbs or cracker crumbs like saltine crackers or Ritz crackers.
- Resist the urge to use added salt, as smoked salmon and Parmesan cheese are already salty.
What to serve with salmon patties
- Starches – rice, angel hair pasta, roasted red potatoes, french fries, homemade chips, or Greek lemon potatoes.
- Veggies – roasted broccoli, roasted cauliflower, garden salad, green beans almondine, creamy coleslaw, or Brussels Sprouts with bacon.
- Dipping Sauce – tartar sauce, boom boom sauce, comeback sauce, honey mustard sauce, or yum yum sauce.
Storage and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes or in a skillet over medium-low heat until warm.
To freeze, first fully cool, then place them on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Make sure there is a little space between the patties. Then place the baking sheet on a level surface in the freezer until they are fully frozen. Transfer to a freezer container or freezer zipper bag. This allows you to remove as many or as few as you want. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the oven or in the skillet.
More Seafood Recipes
Smoked Salmon Patty Recipe
Ingredients
Salmon Cakes
- 1 lb smoked salmon skin removed and flaked
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup finely minced onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Dill Mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1 clove garlic finely minced
Instructions
- Combine the smoked salmon, panko breadcrumbs, minced onion, garlic, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, eggs, dill weed, black pepper, and grated Parmesan in a large bowl. Stir to combine and shape with your hands into small patties.
- Add olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties until golden brown on both sides, approximately 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Mix together the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, dill weed, and garlic in a small bowl. Serve the dill mayo with warm salmon patties.
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Jen
This was very good and I’ll definitely make it again! I had purchased some smoked salmon for another recipe but it was really dry …this was the perfect recipe to use it up. I didn’t have any lemon juice so I used some lemon pepper seasoning instead.
Thanks for the great recipe!
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Jen!
Ruby
Delicious, delicious, delicious!
I sauteed the onion, garlic and added red pepper for a few minutes. Let it cool down before adding the the mixture. Best smoked salmon cakes ever. I squeezed fresh lemon juice over them while they were still hot and ate accordingly. Delicious!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Ruby! They are amazing! So happy that you liked them!
Lindsay
Easy and absolutely delicious
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Lindsay!
wendy brinkley
I toasted some leftover French bread and crushed it up, as I didn’t have any panko, and I used spicy brown mustard as I didn’t have dijon. Otherwise I made these to the letter and they were the best salmon patties I’ve made and I’ve tried several recipes. Nice flavor and the dill mayo was yummy with them Definitely will make these again.
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Wendy! I am so happy that you liked them!
Rachel
Whoa. These were delicious. My 5 year old daughter wouldn’t try them until there were only 2 bites left and now she’s walking around, pouting, and saying “more more.” I didn’t have smoked salmon so used leftover, and didn’t have Panko on hand so crushed some ritz and these substitutions worked out just fine for us. My husband and I are looking forward to the next batch!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Rachel! I love a good cook that can improvise. Maybe your daughter will want her own patty next time. As my late Mother-In-Law would say “You got to to get while the getting it good.” LOL
Luna S
They look like they have just the right amount of crunch, I bet these are awesome! I’d love to have these alongside some breaded shrimp.
Lavanda Michelle
Those patties were delicious. So yummy with the dill mayo. Thanks for sharing!
Tammy
Oooh these sound so good! I love salmon patties but using smoked salmon here is a great idea 😀 Looks delish!
Karen
I love Salmon but never had salmon patties! I can’t wait to make your recipe, it is very easy to follow. Thank you so much.