Here’s a crispy, flavorful Southern Fried Salmon Patties recipe — golden outside, tender inside, with a touch of Southern seasoning. 🐟🍳
🐟 Southern Fried Salmon Patties
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 can (14–15 oz / 425 g) salmon, drained and flaked (or 1 cup cooked fresh salmon, flaked)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plus extra for coating)
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion
- 1/4 cup finely diced bell pepper (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning or Cajun seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 3–4 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Patties
- In a bowl, combine salmon, breadcrumbs, onion, bell pepper, garlic, egg, mayonnaise, mustard, Old Bay, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until combined.
- Form mixture into 6–8 patties (about 1/2–3/4 inch thick).
2️⃣ Dredge & Coat
- Lightly coat each patty in flour, shaking off excess.
- Optional: Press into extra breadcrumbs for crunchier texture.
3️⃣ Fry
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry patties 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels.
4️⃣ Serve
- Serve hot with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or a simple remoulade.
- Great with coleslaw, hush puppies, or mashed potatoes.
💡 Tips
- Moist patties: Don’t overmix; salmon should hold together but remain tender.
- Crispy coating: Chill patties 15–20 minutes before frying.
- Season variations: Add chopped parsley, dill, or a pinch of cayenne for extra flavor.
If you want, I can also give a baked Southern salmon patties version that’s lighter but still crispy. Do you want that version?
