Description
These Salmon Patties are a delicious and healthy meal option combining cooked salmon, fresh herbs, and Parmesan cheese with crispy panko breadcrumbs. Baked to perfection in the oven, they make a flavorful, protein-packed dish perfect for lunch or dinner. Served with sour cream or yogurt and fresh dill, these patties are easy to prepare and offer a great alternative to fried seafood.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion (or 1/2 large), grated
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 400 g / 14 oz cooked fresh salmon OR canned red or pink salmon, drained
- 2 shallots / scallions / green onions, finely sliced
- 1/3 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped (or 1 tsp dried herbs of choice)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated or shredded
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 220°C / 430°F (200°C fan forced) to prepare for baking the patties.
- Soak breadcrumbs: Place the panko breadcrumbs in a bowl. Grate the onion over the breadcrumbs, including all the juices, mixing well to moisten the breadcrumbs thoroughly.
- Mix base ingredients: Add the garlic, shallots, dill, eggs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper to the breadcrumb mixture. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Add salmon: Gently fold in the cooked or canned salmon, taking care to leave flakes intact rather than breaking it into tiny pieces.
- Form patties: Using a level 1/4 cup scoop, form round patties approximately 1.5 cm (2/3 inch) thick. Set the patties aside.
- Prepare the baking tray: Drizzle the vegetable oil over a baking tray and place it in the oven for 2 minutes until hot. Tilt the tray to spread the oil evenly.
- Place patties on tray: Arrange the patties on the hot oiled tray without pressing them down to avoid sticking. Lightly spray the top of the patties with oil spray.
- Bake patties: Bake the patties for 15 minutes. Then flip them over, spray the top again with oil spray, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the salmon patties hot with sour cream or yogurt for dipping, garnished with extra fresh dill if desired.
- Suggested sides: For a healthy meal, consider serving the patties with cauliflower purée and yogurt slaw as nutritious side options.
Notes
- Note 1: You can substitute panko breadcrumbs with regular breadcrumbs or crushed crackers if needed.
- Note 2: Using canned salmon is a handy shortcut but fresh, cooked salmon will yield a fresher flavor.
- Note 3: Grating the onion over the breadcrumbs is crucial as the juices soak into the crumbs, adding moisture to the mixture.
