Description
Homemade salmon patties with zesty lemon garlic sauce offer a delightful seafood experience that merges classic comfort with Mediterranean flair. Crispy exterior and tender center promise a satisfying meal packed with fresh flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) salmon, fresh or canned
- ½ cup (60 grams) breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (120 grams) plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the lemon garlic sauce by thoroughly whisking all sauce ingredients in a small mixing bowl until smooth and well integrated. Refrigerate to allow flavors to meld while preparing the salmon patties.
- Carefully break down cooked salmon into delicate, bite-sized flakes using a fork, ensuring no large chunks remain in the mixture.
- Incorporate eggs, finely diced onion, almond flour, chopped parsley, minced garlic, sea salt, and cracked black pepper into the salmon flakes. Gently fold ingredients together, maintaining a light touch to preserve the salmon’s texture.
- Using clean hands, form the salmon mixture into uniform patties approximately 2 ounces each. Place formed patties on parchment paper, creating a neat arrangement for easy cooking.
- Warm a large skillet over medium heat, adding a thin layer of neutral oil to prevent sticking. Allow the oil to heat until it shimmers and appears slightly rippled.
- Carefully position salmon patties into the heated skillet, maintaining space between each patty to ensure even cooking and crisp edges.
- Cook patties for 5-6 minutes on the first side, watching for a golden-brown crust to develop. Gently flip and continue cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes until both sides are evenly bronzed and crispy.
- Transfer cooked salmon patties to a serving plate, garnishing with fresh parsley sprigs, lemon wedges, and a generous drizzle of prepared lemon garlic sauce.
- Serve immediately while patties remain hot and crisp, accompanied by extra sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Master the art of flaking salmon perfectly to ensure a cohesive and delicious patty texture without breaking apart during cooking.
- Almond flour acts as an exceptional gluten-free binding agent, replacing traditional breadcrumbs while adding subtle nutty undertones.
- Gentle mixing prevents overworking the salmon mixture, which helps maintain a light, tender patty that won’t become dense or tough.
- Use a medium heat setting when pan-frying to achieve a golden-brown exterior while keeping the inside moist and flavorful.
- Fresh herbs like parsley elevate the flavor profile, providing a bright, fresh element to the rich salmon patties.
- Refrigerating the lemon garlic sauce before serving allows flavors to meld and intensify, creating a more complex and delicious condiment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 215 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg