Salmon Patties

In a previous post, I mentioned how I prepared my baked salmon - and I mentioned that I sometimes use leftovers for salmon patties.  Here is my recipe for salmon patties, using the leftover baked salmon.

You will need:
About 1 pound of baked salmon
3 green onions,
1/4 of a medium green pepper
1/2 of a medium Anaheim pepper
1 large egg
1/2 cup bread crumbs
4 Tabs mayonnaise
1 Tabs yellow mustard
3 Tabs chopped fresh parsley
1 Tabs lemon juice
Baking spray

 In a medium bowl, shred the baked salmon.

Note:  you will notice that I don't add any seasonings, the salmon was already seasoned when I baked it.

Note:  you can also substitute canned or pouches of store salmon.  However, I find that using fresh salmon that you've baked and seasoned tastes so much better.  Just be sure to remove any bones that may be in the canned salmon.

Finely chop the green onion, Anaheim chili, and green pepper.

Note:  If you don't want to add the Anaheim chili that's OK.  Also, you can substitute a sweet red pepper for a green pepper if you like.

Add to the bowl with the salmon.

 Lightly beat the egg, and add to the bowl.

Add 2 Tablespoons of mayonnaise.

Add 1 Tablespoon of yellow mustard.

Add 1/2 cup of bread crumbs.

Note:  if you like, you can use panko bread crumbs.

Mix together lightly to incorporate all ingredients.

Spray a non stick skillet with baking spray, very well.  Heat over medium heat.

 Form patties, using approximately 1/3 cup of salmon mixture, (about the size of a hamburger patty).

You will get 5 or 6 patties, depending on how thick you make your patties.

Cook for 4 or 5 minutes, until lightly brown.

 Spray the top of the salmon patty, then flip over and cook for another 4 or 5 minutes until lightly brown on the second side.

 While the patties are cooking - let's make our parsley mayo spread.

In a small bowl add 2 Tablespoons of mayonnaise.

Squeeze the juice of 1/2 of a lemon, (1 Tablespoon).   Note:  If you don't have fresh lemons, use bottled lemon juice or white vinegar - but fresh give a much better flavor.

Finely chop a handful of fresh parsley leaves -3 Tablespoons, and add to the mayo mixture.

 Stir well.

Your salmon patties are now ready to serve.

We like to serve ours on a lightly toasted onion roll, or a toasted egg bun.

If you're trying to cut carbs, a nice lettuce leaf is a good alternative to a bun.

These make a great lunch, or a couple are a good dinner entree'.

Let me know how your family enjoyed the salmon patties.

ENJOY !