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Simple Homestyle Salmon Patties

These Simple Homestyle Salmon Patties are crisp, golden salmon cakes made with canned pink salmon, onion, egg, flour, baking powder, and oil for a quick, comforting dinner.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Simple Homestyle Salmon Patties
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 14.75 oz canned pink salmon
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup onion minced
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 4 tbsp Crisco vegetable shortening or vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Drain the canned pink salmon, reserving 2 tbsp of the salmon juice. Set the reserved juice aside.
  • Place the drained salmon in a medium mixing bowl.
  • Add the egg and minced onion to the salmon.
  • Mix until the salmon, egg, and onion are fully combined and the mixture becomes sticky.
  • Add the all-purpose flour to the salmon mixture.
  • Stir until the flour is evenly incorporated and the mixture begins to hold together.
  • In a small bowl, combine the reserved salmon juice with the baking powder.
  • Stir the salmon juice and baking powder until smooth.
  • Add the baking powder mixture to the salmon mixture.
  • Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  • Shape the salmon mixture into evenly sized patties.
  • Heat the Crisco vegetable shortening or vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Place the salmon patties carefully into the hot skillet, leaving space between each patty.
  • Fry the patties until the first side is golden brown.
  • Turn the patties carefully and cook the second side until golden brown and heated through.
  • Transfer the cooked salmon patties to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

To make these Simple Homestyle Salmon Patties gluten free, replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
Gluten-free cracker crumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs may also be used as a binder.
Verify that the canned salmon, baking powder, and any added seasonings are certified gluten free.
Use clean utensils, a clean skillet, and fresh oil to prevent cross-contamination.
If serving with sauces, select gluten-free tartar sauce, hot sauce, or dipping sauce.