Can I use fresh salmon?

Yes you can! Make sure you remove all the bones and then follow the recipe exactly the same with a slight adjustment for cooking. Lower the heat of your skillet just slightly and extend your cooking time to help cook the salmon through. (USDA recommends cooking fish to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Many people find this too dry. I look for when the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork but always be sure to cook your fish to a food safe temperature.)

I can't find smoked salmon.

That is totally ok. You can add liquid smoke as described in the "Top Tip" above or you can just use regular salmon - there are enough spices in the recipe to make delicious regular salmon patties (that's actually how this recipe started out).

Smoked Salmon Patties - Alaskan Skillet

Description

Deliciously tender, tastefully seasoned, and subtly smoked, these Smoked Salmon Patties deliver bold, full flavor in every bite. A touch of blackened seasoning and garlic adds a robust kick, perfectly balanced by sultry, smoky undertones. Ideal for a sunny summer meal.

Ingredients

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10 ounces Smoked salmon (canned/jarred)

2 large Eggs

1/2 cup (80 grams) Seasoned bread crumbs (gluten free if needed)

3 tablespoons (30 grams) Onion finely chopped

2 tablespoons (35 grams) Mayonnaise

1 tablespoon Lemon juice (about 1/2 a lemon)

1/2 tablespoon Garlic minced (optional depending on how flavored your bread crumbs are)

1 teaspoon Blackened seasoning

1/2-1 teaspoon Liquid smoke (if using regular salmon)

Avocado oil (or other high smoke point oil) for frying

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Instructions

Place all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix until fully combined. I find that using my hands helps everything blend together more thoroughly.
Form the salmon mixture into 6 patties with your hands. It can be helpful to do the final shaping on the plate.
Pour in enough oil to coat the bottom of the skillet or frying pan, then heat it on medium until it's hot.
Gently place 3 patties in the skillet and fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.* Flip and repeat.
Remove from the pan and place on paper towels on a plate to absorb excess grease. Serve hot with dill or avocado sauce or on buns as burgers!

*All nutritional information is an estimation only. Exact nutritional value depends on exact amounts and ingredients used.

Notes

1. If using fresh salmon for your patties know that USDA recommends cooking fish to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Many people find this too dry. I look for when the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork but always be sure to cook your fish to a food safe temperature.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Cooktop
Cuisine: American