Old Fashioned Salmon Patties
These Old Fashioned Salmon Patties combine canned salmon, crisp saltine crackers, and fresh herbs into golden, tender patties. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re a budget-friendly seafood classic perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can salmon 15-ounce can, drained and flaked, skin and bones removed
- 0.25 cup onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
Binders & Coating
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup saltine crackers crushed, divided
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Main Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine salmon, onion, parsley, mayonnaise, beaten egg, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and ½ cup of the crushed crackers.
- Gently form the mixture into 4 patties, pressing the remaining crackers onto both sides to coat.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp.
- Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain excess oil, then serve warm.
Notes
After several tests I found that adding an extra tablespoon of crushed crackers helps bind the patties perfectly.
Chilling the patties for 15 minutes before frying ensures they hold their shape and crisp up beautifully.
Reheating leftover patties in a skillet restores the crunchy edges better than the microwave.