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Easy Salmon Patties Recipe

Recipe by: Candis Schindler Swan

"My husband loves salmon patties and I am always finding ways to lighten it up to suit my taste. This recipe taste lighter and crispier."

Directions

1Mix salmon, onion, and egg together in a bowl; stir in flour. Stir baking powder and 2 tablespoons reserved salmon liquid together in a separate bowl; stir into salmon mixture until mixture holds together when shaped. Add more flour if mixture is too soft. Add more reserved salmon liquid if mixture is too firm. Shape salmon mixture into small patties.
2Heat shortening in a skillet over medium heat.
3Spread cornmeal into a shallow bowl and press patties into cornmeal until evenly coated on both sides.
4Fry patties in the hot shortening until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer patties to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.

Footnotes

Cook's Notes:
You can add different seasonings or fresh herbs to taste. I sometimes add red bell pepper for color.
The baking powder gives the patty a lighter taste and the cornmeal gives it a crispier crust.
Oil can be substituted for the shortening for frying if desired.
Editor's Note:
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount for the cornmeal. The actual amount consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of shortening for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, and ingredient density.

Ingredients