When you’re pressed for time (when aren’t we) and need to make something fast it’s a lifesaver to have a few go-to recipes.
This is my husband’s go-to.
If we’ve done the shopping and stocking work ahead of time it doesn’t get any easier than these 15 minute salmon patties.
All you need are eggs, canned salmon, almond flour and spices.
We decided to go traditional with dill, parsley, lemon, and paprika but you could easy go a different direction with garlic and rosemary, or coconut aminos and ginger. Use your imagination and vary the flavors each time you make these patties to keep things fresh.
We purposely made this recipe without sweet potatoes, butternut squash, or breadcrumbs of any kind so you can make it fast. This zero-starch approach also makes it low-carb and accessible for anyone on a ketogenic diet.
A Couple Things Before You Start to Cook
Most canned salmon includes the whole fish bones, skin and all.
But don’t freak out.
It might sound gross, but the bones are essentially dissolved at this point and they’re an excellent source of calcium. In fact, whole salmon patties are one of the best non-dairy sources of calcium you’ll find.
Also, be careful to keep the patties intact through the process.
Without sweet potatoes, butternut squash, breadcrumbs or other starch to keep the patties together they’ll tend to fall apart if you’re not careful. As they cook they’ll become more firm and easier to flip.
And If You Think It Needs A Sauce, Try This
These easy salmon patties are delicious on their own, but even better with a healthy sauce.
Here’s what we used. Chipotle Lime Mayo from Primal Kitchen.
It would also go great with any ranch or avocado-based sauce.
Easy Salmon Patties
Ingredients
- 3 6oz cans of canned Atlantic salmon
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2 whole eggs
- 1/2 C almond flour
- 2 tbsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tbsp coconut oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl and make sure all the bones are mixed in well.
- Heat coconut oil in a medium/large skillet on the stove.
- Form patties 2.5 - 3 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick and place in the pan.
- Cook 2-3 min each side (or until slightly browned on each side) They should be warm all the way through.
- Serve with your favorite sauce. Here's what we used.
