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Easy Baked Salmon Patties Recipe

Close-up of two golden-brown baked salmon patties, one cut in half to show the flaky texture inside.
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Make moist, healthy salmon patties in the oven instead of frying. This easy salmon patty recipe uses simple ingredients for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (14.75 ounce) can pink salmon, drained and skin/bones removed
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs, plus 1/4 cup for coating
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, flake the drained salmon using a fork. Remove any remaining small bones or skin pieces.
  3. Add the egg, chopped onion, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper to the flaked salmon. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Stir in the 1/2 cup of dry breadcrumbs until they are incorporated into the mixture.
  5. Scoop the mixture and form into 8 equal-sized patties, about 1 inch thick.
  6. Place the remaining 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs on a shallow plate. Gently press each side of the patties into the breadcrumbs to coat lightly. This is the best salmon patty coating for a slight crust.
  7. Place the coated patties on the prepared baking sheet. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray for better browning.
  8. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the patties are golden brown and heated through.

Notes

  • For moist baked salmon cakes, avoid overmixing the ingredients after adding the breadcrumbs.
  • You can make ahead salmon patties by forming them and storing them on a tray, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
  • These low fat fish patties pair well with tartar sauce or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  • If you want gluten free salmon patties oven preparation, substitute regular breadcrumbs with gluten free breadcrumbs or almond flour.

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