🐟🌿 Fresh, flavorful, and packed with protein—these Mediterranean Salmon Patties are a light and zesty twist on a classic! Made with flaked salmon, herbs, and bright Mediterranean flavors, they’re crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfect with a dollop of tzatziki or wrapped in a warm pita. 💙🍋
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🧾 Ingredients (Makes 6 patties | Serves 3–4)
🐟 Salmon Patties
• 1 (14 oz) can salmon, drained and flaked (or ~1½ cups cooked salmon)
• 1 egg 🥚
• ¼ cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
• 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
• 1 tbsp fresh dill or mint (optional)
• Zest of ½ lemon + 1 tbsp juice 🍋
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1–2 tbsp olive oil (for pan frying)
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🥣 Optional Toppings & Sides
• Tzatziki or Greek yogurt
• Warm pita or flatbread
• Mixed greens or cucumber-tomato salad
• Crumbled feta 🧀
• Extra lemon wedges
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🔥 Instructions
- Mix the Patties
• In a bowl, combine flaked salmon, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, herbs, lemon zest & juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
• Mix well until it holds together. Form into 6 small patties. - Cook the Patties
• Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat.
• Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and crispy. - Serve It Up
• Serve warm with tzatziki and salad, or stuff into pita bread for a Mediterranean-style sandwich.
• Add extra lemon and a sprinkle of feta for a flavor boost!
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✨ Fresh, herby, and full of omega-3s—these salmon patties are the Mediterranean meal you didn’t know you needed!
