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Salmon Cakes Salmon Croquettes Salmon Patties

Demetra Overton
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 13 pieces

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium onion
  • canola or grapeseed oil for frying
  • two 14.75 ounce cans of salmon
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 2 scallions/green onions chopped
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup cracker crumbs I used 15 Keebler Club crackers
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning optional

Instructions
 

  • Chop the onions very small and saute it in 1 tablespoon of oil until it becomes softened and translucent but not browned, about 8-10 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before continuing with the recipe
  • Drain the liquid from the canned salmon and break the fish into small pieces.
  • Mixt the salmon with the eggs, sauteed onions, green onions, mayonnaise, and cracker crumbs
  • Cook a small salmon cake made of 1 tablespoon of the mixture and taste it for seasoning. Add salt and pepper to the mixture if necessary
  • Form the salmon mixture into 13 patties
  • Heat a skillet with 3 tablespoons of oil and cook the salmon cakes in batches 3-4 minutes per side until they become golden brown
  • Drain on a paper towel