Description

These crispy and flavorful Salmon Patties are a quick and healthy meal option, combining tender flakes of salmon with fragrant herbs, Parmesan, and crunchy Panko breadcrumbs. Baked to perfection in the oven, these patties are moist inside and golden outside, perfect for serving with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt and your favorite sides.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup Parmesan, grated or shredded
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Fresh Ingredients

1 small onion, grated (or 1/2 large)
1 garlic clove, finely minced
2 shallots/scallions/green onions, finely sliced
1/3 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped (or 1 tsp dried herbs of choice)
400 g / 14 oz cooked fresh salmon OR canned red or pink salmon, drained

Other Ingredients

2 eggs
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Oil spray (for baking)

Instructions

Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) standard, or 200°C if using a fan-forced oven, to ensure a hot environment for baking the patties.
Prepare breadcrumbs mixture: Place the Panko breadcrumbs in a bowl. Grate the onion over the breadcrumbs, including all the juices, and mix well so the breadcrumbs absorb the moisture, which will keep patties moist.
Mix other ingredients: Add the minced garlic, shallots/scallions, chopped fresh dill, grated Parmesan, eggs, salt, and pepper into the breadcrumb mixture and mix thoroughly to combine all flavors.
Add salmon: Gently fold in the cooked or canned salmon, breaking it into flakes but avoiding over-mixing, to keep the texture tender and flaky.
Form patties: Using a 1/4 cup measuring scoop or a level, packed ice cream scoop, portion the mixture into evenly sized balls. Flatten them gently to form round patties about 1.5 cm (2/3 inch) thick and set aside.
Prepare baking tray: Drizzle vegetable oil over a baking tray and place it into the preheated oven for 2 minutes until the oil is hot and spreads easily. Tilt the tray to distribute the oil evenly.
Place patties and oil spray: Arrange the patties on the hot tray without pressing them down to prevent sticking. Lightly spray the top surface of the patties with oil spray to help crisping during baking.
Bake patties: Bake the salmon patties in the oven for 15 minutes. After this time, carefully flip each patty, spray the other side with oil spray, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Serve: Serve your baked salmon patties warm with sour cream or yogurt on the side for dipping. Garnish with extra fresh dill if desired for a fresh finish.
Optional sides: For a healthy meal, accompany with cauliflower puree and yogurt slaw as delicious side options.

Notes

Note 1: If you don’t have Panko breadcrumbs, regular breadcrumbs can be used, but the texture might be less crispy.
Note 2: Using cooked fresh salmon or canned salmon both work well. Ensure canned salmon is drained well to prevent soggy patties.
Note 3: Allowing the breadcrumbs to soak up the onion juices helps moisten the patties and improves binding and flavor.
These patties can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking or frozen for longer storage.
Oil spray is used to reduce added fat but still crisp up the patties nicely in the oven.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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