Description
Delicious and healthy salmon patties made with cooked or canned salmon, fresh herbs, and panko breadcrumbs. These golden, crispy patties are baked in the oven for a hands-off, lower-fat alternative to frying, perfect as a main dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Base 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
For Cooking
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set the oven to 220°C / 430°F (standard) or 200°C fan.
- Prepare breadcrumb mixture: Place the panko breadcrumbs in a bowl. Grate the onion over the breadcrumbs to include the juices and mix well to ensure the breadcrumbs are fully moistened.
- Add remaining ingredients except salmon: To the breadcrumb and onion mixture, add the minced garlic, sliced shallots, chopped dill, eggs, grated parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly.
- Incorporate salmon: Gently fold in the salmon, keeping flakes intact rather than mashing into tiny pieces for better texture.
- Form patties: Using a 1/4 cup scoop (level and packed), shape the mixture into round patties about 1.5 cm (2/3 inch) thick. Set aside on a plate.
- Prepare the baking tray: Drizzle the vegetable oil evenly over a baking tray. Heat the tray in the oven for 2 minutes until oil is hot and spreads across the surface. Tilt the tray if needed for an even coat.
- Arrange patties on tray: Place the patties on the oiled tray without pressing them down to avoid sticking. Spray the top of the patties lightly with oil spray.
- Bake patties: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then flip each patty carefully, spray tops again with oil spray, and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Serve warm with sour cream or yoghurt for dipping and garnish with extra fresh dill as desired. Ideal with healthy sides like cauliflower puree and yoghurt slaw.
Notes
- Use either fresh cooked salmon or canned salmon for convenience and flavor variety.
- Baking rather than frying makes these patties healthier and reduces cleanup.
- The recipe makes approximately 12 patties, perfect for 4 servings.
- These patties have a golden crunchy crust and a moist, savory interior with fresh herb flavor.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 187 g
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
