Salmon Patties are savory and delicious.
They’re moist and tender inside and crispy outside.
Easy to make with a few simple ingredients.
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EDITOR’S NOTE (February 10, 2022): Added six new photos. Updated recipe and instructions. On November 17, 2018, I published the original recipe for Salmon Patties on this blog.
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BACKSTORY: INSPIRATION FOR THE RECIPE
One morning in 2013, my precious aunt made Salmon Patties for breakfast.
In love after the first bite. Requested the recipe!
First, she asked me write down the ingredients and agreed to teach me how to make them.
In November 2018, I decided to add the Salmon Patties to my recipe collection. Can’t explain why it took so long. Just glad I did!
Aunt B whipped up a batch today (February 10, 2022) with a larger can of Pink Salmon (14.75 ounces) and it’s the inspiration for the updated recipe below. Made 14 patties.
I hope you enjoy as much as we do.
THE MAIN INGREDIENT
According to Goodhousekeeping.org, make sure the label indicates that the salmon you’re buying is either Alaskan pink salmon, sockeye, or red salmon. All of those terms indicate that your salmon is the wild stuff from North American waters.
The Alaskan salmon fishery is one of the most well-managed, safe, and sustainable fisheries in the world, so as long as your salmon is wild-caught, it’s almost always an ethical choice.
According to Berkeley Wellness, almost all canned salmon is wild caught, but not all of it really is. Carefully read the label before buying.
Avoid salmon that was shipped overseas for processing. If “product of Thailand” or another foreign country is written on the label of a can of salmon, that means the fish was caught in the U.S., shipped across the world, processed, and shipped back to the states for sale.
THE SALMON BATTER WILL BE THIN
SALMON PATTIES WILL FIRM UP WHILE FRYING IN HOT VEGETABLE OIL
The outside will form a deep golden crust. The inside will be moist and delicious.
HOW TO FRESHEN THE AIR
Thankfully, there are several ways to keep the air fresh while frying Salmon Patties.
Before frying the Salmon Patties, fill a medium sized saucepan with water. Add 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar. Although white distilled vinegar will work, apple cider vinegar has a stronger more effective scent.
Allow the mixture to boil while frying the salmon patties.
After frying all the mixture, add more water and vinegar to the saucepan. Allow to boil another 20 minutes. Be sure to wipe the countertops and stovetop with a dishcloth dipped in bleach and water. Spray air freshener if desired.
Open a window if the weather is good.
ENJOY!
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Salmon Patties
Ingredients
Method
- Empty salmon and juice into a large bowl. Add salt, coarse ground black pepper, sifted flour, evaporated milk and beaten eggs. Stir until well combined. Mixture will be fluid.
- Pour vegetable oil into a medium or large skillet. Warm over low-medium heat until oil is sizzling hot (but not smoking).
- To form a Salmon Patty, pour 1/2 cup of the mixture into the hot oil.
- Cook 3-4 minutes over medium heat OR until golden brown. Flip over and fry 3-4 more minutes OR until golden brown.
- Repeat until all of the salmon mixture has been fried.
- Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.
I’m new to your page. This is the way my mother made them when I was a child. No one ever heard of using milk. Thanks so much for the memories.
You’re welcome! Yes, milk is a KEY ingredient that adds flavor and moisture. Thank you for visiting. Please come again.
The video says 16 oz. can of salmon, but the printed recipe says 6 oz. can of salmon. Which is correct? Want to try this soon.
Hi Linda! My apologies for the typo in video. It is a small 6 ounce can. Enjoy the salmon patties!
Hi. No need to add season? I’m going to certainly try this recipe. Never seen it like this. Look yummy.
Hi Kathy! I add salt and ground black pepper (optional ingredients). The evaporated milk adds a creamy texture and a little flavor. Thank you for visiting. Please come again!
Looks yummy! Going to make them!
Thank you! I hope you enjoy as much as we do.
Looks just like those I use to eat as a child. Have missed having them. Would love to see some cornbread recipes and others as well. Keep on cooking!
Thank you! Please see available cornbread recipes by clicking “Recipes” in menu, scroll down to “Cornbread.” I will be adding new recipes soon. Stay tuned! 🙂