Easy Salmon Patties

Salmon patties coated in cornmeal are fried into a crispy appetizer that is ready in about 30 minutes.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 378 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 (15 ounce) can salmon, drained and liquid reserved
• 2 cups shortening, or more as needed
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.33333334326744 cup chopped onion
• 0.25 cup cornmeal, or as needed
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix salmon, onion, and egg together in a bowl; stir in flour. Stir baking powder and 2 tablespoons reserved salmon liquid together in a separate bowl; stir into salmon mixture until mixture holds together when shaped. Add more flour if mixture is too soft. Add more reserved salmon liquid if mixture is too firm. Shape salmon mixture into small patties.

Step 2

Heat shortening in a skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Spread cornmeal into a shallow bowl and press patties into cornmeal until evenly coated on both sides.

Step 4

Fry patties in the hot shortening until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer patties to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.