Description
These Salmon Patties with Creamy Lemon-Garlic Sauce are crisp on the outside, tender inside, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, these easy salmon cakes are made with pantry staples and topped with a tangy homemade sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups salmon (canned or cooked, flaked)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until fully combined and shape into patties.
- Place the patties on a plate and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to help them set.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for 3–4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, mix the sauce ingredients: mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and parsley in a small bowl until smooth.
- Serve the warm salmon patties with the creamy lemon-garlic sauce on the side or drizzled on top.
Notes
- These patties can be served with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg