Description
Mediterranean-inspired salmon patties shine with crispy edges and zesty lemon garlic sauce. Home cooks will savor this quick protein-packed meal that brings coastal flavors to dinner tables worldwide.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) salmon, fresh or canned
- ½ cup (60 g) breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk lemon garlic sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth and uniform. Refrigerate to allow flavors to develop while preparing salmon patties.
- Salmon Mixture: Flake cooked salmon into delicate pieces using a fork. Blend eggs, onion, almond flour, parsley, garlic, sea salt, and black pepper into salmon. Fold gently to maintain texture and prevent overworking.
- Patty Formation: Shape salmon mixture into uniform patties using clean hands. Arrange on parchment paper, ensuring consistent size for even cooking.
- Cooking Process: Heat skillet over medium temperature with a thin layer of neutral oil. Once oil shimmers, carefully place patties in the pan, maintaining space between them for proper browning.
- Searing and Finishing: Cook patties for 5-6 minutes per side until golden-brown and crispy. Aim for a perfectly bronzed exterior and thoroughly heated interior.
- Plating and Serving: Transfer patties to serving plate. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs and lemon wedges. Drizzle with prepared lemon garlic sauce and serve immediately while patties remain hot and crisp.
Notes
- Salmon Texture Tip: Break salmon into fine, delicate flakes to ensure a light, tender patty that holds together perfectly without becoming dense or tough.
- Binding Technique: Use eggs and almond flour as natural binders that help create cohesive patties without compromising the delicate salmon flavor.
- Oil Temperature Matters: Heat skillet to medium-high with shimmering oil to achieve a golden-brown crispy exterior while maintaining a moist, flaky interior.
- Sauce Flavor Enhancement: Refrigerate lemon garlic sauce briefly before serving to allow ingredients to blend and intensify their tangy, aromatic profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 309
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 361 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 76 mg