Do you love seafood and fish? Then salmon patties are a delicious recipe to try to prepare a fish-based meal. Mixed with aromatic herbs and spices, the salmon is then molded into pies to be fried or baked, in order to create a crunchy coating. The beauty is that it is an easy and quick dish to prepare when you want to try something new and don't feel like eating meat-based main courses.
Ingrediants
- 3 x 170g cans of well-drained salmon
- 350 g of breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 10 g of a mixture of aromatic herbs and spices for fish
- ½ finely chopped red pepper
- A handful of chopped chives
- 30-45 g of finely chopped fresh dill
- 5 ml of cayenne pepper sauce
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Vegetable oil, such as canola, for frying
- Vegetable oil, such as canola or olive oil, for baking
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Prepare and Shape the Salmon Patties
Step 1. Take 3 x 170g cans of salmon and drain well
Place the fish in a large bowl and gently cut it into smaller pieces with the help of a fork.
- Red or pink salmon is best for making patties.
- Make sure the canned salmon is skinless and boneless.
Step 2. Once the salmon has been prepared, pour 350g of breadcrumbs into the bowl and mix the ingredients well
- It may be easier to mix them with clean hands rather than with a fork or spoon.
- In addition to the classic breadcrumbs, you can also use flavored bread, panko or crushed savory crackers.
Step 3. Mix the salmon and breadcrumbs well, add 2 large beaten eggs, 10 g of a mixture of aromatic herbs and spices for fish, ½ finely chopped red pepper, a handful of chopped chives, 30-45 g of fresh dill chopped, 5 ml of cayenne pepper sauce and the zest of 1 lemon
Mix it well.
- If the mixture feels a little dense as you mix the ingredients, you can add a handful of extra breadcrumbs.
- You can also add other vegetables and seasonings, such as chopped onion, chopped green pepper, chopped garlic, and chopped fresh parsley. Choose according to your preferences.
Step 4. Mix the ingredients, shape them with clean hands until you obtain medallions with a diameter of about 8 cm and a thickness of about 3 cm
You should be able to get 8-10.
If possible, put them in the fridge for about half an hour before cooking, so that they thicken
Part 2 of 3: Frying the Patties
Step 1. Pour vegetable oil (such as canola oil) into a large, thick-bottomed pan until it reaches a height of about 3cm
Adjust the gas to medium heat. Let it warm up for 3-5 minutes.
Step 2. Carefully place the patties in the hot oil creating a single layer and let them brown
Cooking should take 3-4 minutes per side.
- If the pan is not large enough and you have prepared a lot of patties, you will need to divide them into several groups to fry them.
- When it's time to cook them on the other side, turn them gently with a large or fish-specific spatula.
Step 3. Once the patties are cooked, remove them from the pan with a spatula and place them on a plate or tray lined with kitchen paper to absorb the excess oil
Before serving, sprinkle the juice of the lemon you peeled to revive the flavor of the patties
Part 3 of 3: Bake the Patties in the Oven
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 200 ° C
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and grease it with oil or non-stick cooking spray to prevent the patties from sticking to the bottom.
Read the oven manual to find out how it warns when heating is complete: in some cases a sound is emitted, in others a light comes on
Step 2. Place the patties on the baking sheet creating a single layer and gently dab some vegetable oil (canola or olive) on each of them to brown them well during cooking
Use a kitchen brush.
You can also use a small muffin pan. Make sure you grease it lightly. Pour about 80 g of preparation into each compartment with the help of a spoon
Step 3. Bake the patties and cook for 20-25 minutes
Turn them halfway through cooking so they can brown on both sides.
You will know they are ready when they are golden on both sides
Step 4. Enjoy your meal
Advice
- Salmon patties are usually served with mashed potatoes or potato salad, but you can also accompany them with a plate of pasta or a simple salad.
- Salmon can be substituted for tuna (well drained), mackerel, shrimp or other types of cooked fish, ham or chicken.
- To make fluffier pies, you can use mashed potatoes as a binding agent instead of breadcrumbs.
- Before frying the patties, you can coat them with panko, cornmeal, or plain flour to create a crispy breading.
