Easy Salmon Patties 

These salmon patties are flaky, tender, and flavorful, featuring crisp edges and generous bites of flaked salmon. They're incredibly easy to make using leftover cooked salmon or canned salmon, making them a convenient choice for busy weeknights. Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or main course, these patties are sure to please even those who aren't typically fans of salmon. Serve them with homemade tartar sauce for an extra touch of flavor. 

Ingredients

• 14–15 oz canned or leftover cooked salmon, well-drained and flaked
  
  

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  
  

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  
  

• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
  
  

• ½ red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  
  

• ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
  
  

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  
  

• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  
  

• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  
  

• 1 teaspoon garlic salt (or ½ teaspoon fine sea salt and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder)
  
  

• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  
  

• ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely minced
  
  

Directions

1. Sauté Vegetables: In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, sautéing until golden and softened, about 7–9 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
   
   

2. Prepare Salmon Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flaked salmon, sautéed onion and bell pepper, Panko bread crumbs, beaten egg, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Stir until well combined.
   
   

3. Form Patties: Using a heaping tablespoon of the mixture, form into patties approximately 2 inches wide and ⅓ to ½ inch thick.
   
   

4. Cook Patties: In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add the patties in a single layer, cooking for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the patties to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
   
   

5. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
   
   

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 94 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 3 g
  
  

• Protein: 7 g
  
  

• Fat: 6 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 2 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 40 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 314 mg
  
  

• Potassium: 134 mg
  
  

• Fiber: 0.4 g
  
  

• Sugar: 1 g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 311 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 8 mg
  
  

• Calcium: 1 mg
  
  

• Iron: 1 mg