Salmon patties are a delicious and economical way to feed your family.
Recipe by Lucy Brewer on January 24, 2011
Prep time: PT20M
Cook time: PT15M
Total time: PT35M
Rating
4.74 stars (57 reviews)
Keywords
how to make salmon patties, salmon patties, Southern salmon patties
Ingredients
2 14.75 oz. cans pink or red salmon
2 eggs
1/2 cup finely minced onion
½ cup bread crumbs or crushed saltine cracker crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil, plus more as needed
Categories
Fish
Cuisine
American
Steps
Drain 2 14.75 oz. cans pink or red salmon and pick out the round backbones and larger pieces of skin (this is optional, and it's all perfectly fine to eat.)
Put the salmon in a large bowl and add 2 eggs, 1/2 cup finely minced onion, ½ cup bread crumbs or crushed saltine cracker crumbs, and salt and pepper. Mix together until well blended, then form into patties. I usually get 8 or 9 patties out of 2 cans of salmon.
Optional: Place the formed patties on a baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before frying. (You can also do this in the morning or the day before.)
Pour 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil, plus more as needed into a skillet and heat on medium-high heat. Place the patties in the pan and fry about 3 minutes on each side, until well browned and crisp. Add additional oil as needed.
Drain on paper towel lined plate for a few minutes before serving.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 137 kcal
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Protein: 5 g
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 65 mg
Sodium: 142 mg
Sugar: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Reviews
Trisha G on 2025-10-20 (5 stars): Yep, this is a great recipe. You don't have to pick out the bones, though. They are soft from the pressure canning and will not hurt you- AND they are a great additional source of calcium. If you don't like to crunch them while eating the patties - crush them as you mix up the recipe! (We always liked to crunch them, though.)
Jeffeffinger on 2025-09-18 (5 stars): I don’t know I had never that recipe
Patricia Craig on 2023-06-28 (5 stars): I thought my recipe was good, but I tried this one and it was really good. I added about half teaspoon of garlic powder and it was very tasty,, I know my husband is gonna love them. Thank you for sharing this recipe.😉
Jack on 2023-01-08 (5 stars): Just the recipe that I have been looking for. I changed the number of servings to one, which will be good for two meals for me (4 patties). I have a 5oz package of Chicken of the Sea red salmon to use.
June Cross on 2022-03-02 (5 stars): I really enjoyed your salmon cake recipe,the patties stay together, my usual fall apart great recipe !!
Theresa on 2022-01-31 (5 stars): Grew up eating salmon patties! My mom used (as do I now) cornmeal and a little flour instead of bread crumbs but is the same. When we needed a quick supper on Friday night, (Catholic, you know) we would have salmon patties, fried eggs, biscuits and gravy. My favorite “breakfast” ever! Other times we had them with baked beans and cole slaw or salad. You cannot beat it!
Emma Ferrell on 2022-01-30 (5 stars): I love them but my husband doesn't like the small in the house . I fix them when he is asleep.I place a rug at the bedroom door to keep out the smell of them cooking.I will have my salmon patties .With mashed potatoes a tomato and onion on the side .
