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Salmon Patties

Jen Paleracio
Perfectly baked and shredded salmon combined with sauteed veggies. Form into patties and then pan-fried. Serve with sweet relish mayo as a dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Non-stick pan or cast iron skillet
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 salmon steaks or fillets, about a pound, seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 1 cup bread crumbs, or Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Bell pepper, deseed and diced
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper
  • Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Place on a prepared sheet pan. Bake for 18 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 140ºF.
  • In the meantime, heat a skillet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and one tablespoon of butter. Add the onion, season with a pinch of salt, and saute until tender or translucent. Add the garlic, and continue sauteing until aromatic.
  • Stir in the bell pepper, and cook until tender. Set aside to cool.
  • Once the salmon steaks (or fillets) are done baking, then use a fork, shred them, and remove the skin.
  • Combine shredded salmon, bread crumbs, sauteed veggies, mayonnaise, salt, lemon juice, red chili pepper flakes, lemon zest, and beaten eggs. Mix well until all the ingredients are well combined. Do not overmix.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet with the remaining oil and butter. Use a retractable scoop for the salmon mixture, then place it in the hot oil. Use a spatula to flatten the salmon patties.
  • Cook for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Option: Make the dipping sauce. Combine mayo, sweet relish, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Serve the salmon patties with the dipping sauce.

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Notes

NOTE #1: Do not overmix the salmon mixture as it can result in tough, rubbery patties. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined. 
NOTE #2: When you use salmon steaks, make sure to carefully remove the bones. Look for large bones that run down the center of the salmon. You can feel them with your fingers or use a fork to gently separate the flesh and locate the bones. 
 
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