Description
Keto salmon patties blend Pacific wild-caught salmon with crisp herbs and zesty spices for a protein-packed Mediterranean-inspired meal. Perfectly golden and seasoned with dill, these patties deliver rich flavors without compromising low-carb lifestyle goals.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Binding Ingredients:
- 340 grams / 12 ounces Canned salmon (drained, unsalted)
- 1 large Egg
- 80 milliliters / ⅓ cup Mayonnaise
Coating and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 60 grams / 1 cup Pork rinds (crushed, measured after crushing)
- ¾ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1½ teaspoons Sea salt
- ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons Yellow onion / Brown onion (freshly grated)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon mixture by combining all ingredients thoroughly in a medium-sized mixing bowl, ensuring a uniform consistency without overworking the blend.
- Carefully shape the salmon mixture into 6 uniform patties, each approximately 0.5 inches (1.25 centimeters) thick, using gentle hand pressure to maintain their delicate structure.
- Transfer the freshly formed patties onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, noting their slightly moist and tacky texture. Chill the patties in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to help them set and prevent crumbling during cooking.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, creating an even cooking surface that allows gentle browning without burning.
- Gently place the chilled salmon patties into the heated skillet, ensuring they are not overcrowded and have space between each patty. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom develops a golden-brown crust.
- Carefully flip each patty using a spatula, cooking the opposite side for an additional 3-4 minutes until achieving an even, appetizing golden-brown color and ensuring the salmon is cooked through.
Notes
- Squeezing out excess moisture from canned salmon prevents soggy patties that crumble easily during cooking.
- Crushing pork rinds creates a perfect low-carb breading that adds delightful crunch and helps bind ingredients together.
- Chilling patties in the refrigerator for 30 minutes firms up the mixture, making them easier to handle and preventing breakage.
- Cooking over medium heat ensures a golden-brown exterior while maintaining a perfectly cooked interior without burning.
- Handling patties with a gentle touch using a wide spatula helps maintain their delicate structure during flipping and serving.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 264.7 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 21.4g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Carbohydrates: 0.7g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 17.2g
- Cholesterol: 75mg