Lemon Basil Salmon Patties
Crispy Parmesan Lemon Basil Salmon Patties, made with canned salmon and fried to perfection, are a delicious and easy way to serve a flavorful salmon meal!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 large onion diced
- 12 ounces canned salmon I used 2 6-oz cans of boneless skinless, drained
- 1 egg slightly beaten
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup lemon basil minced, you can use regular basil if you don't have lemon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup parmesan grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium high heat and saute the 1/2 large onion until soft and golden brown while stirring occasionally, about 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow onion to cool.
- In large bowl, combine cooled cooked onions with 12 ounces canned salmon, 1 egg, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 cup lemon basil, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Combine well and form into 4 patties.
- Coat both sides of each salmon patty with grated 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
- Using same pan you cooked the onions in, heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat. When the oil is hot, add the salmon patties and cook until golden brown, flipping only once, about 5-10 minutes on each side.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides or serve cold on a salad.
Notes
Serving size based on one salmon patty.
Nutrition
Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 340mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 330IU | Vitamin C: 3.8mg | Calcium: 342mg | Iron: 1.3mg