Description
Succulent salmon fritters delicately blend fresh herbs and crispy textures for a delightful Mediterranean-inspired appetizer. Crisp edges and tender centers make these fritters an irresistible treat you’ll savor with each flavorful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (14.75 oz or 418 g) salmon, drained and flaked
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps lemon juice
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsps olive oil or butter (for frying)
- 1 tbsp hot sauce or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine flaked salmon with panko, eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, onion, celery, garlic, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes in a large mixing bowl.
- Mixing: Blend ingredients thoroughly, adjusting consistency with breadcrumbs or mayonnaise to ensure proper binding. Form mixture into 8 uniform patties approximately 1/2-inch thick.
- Chilling: Refrigerate patties for 15-20 minutes to enhance structural stability and flavor melding.
- Cooking: Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Carefully place fritters in the pan, maintaining space between them to prevent overcrowding.
- Searing: Cook fritters for 3-4 minutes per side, achieving a golden-brown crispy exterior. Work in batches to ensure even cooking and optimal browning.
- Serving: Transfer cooked fritters to a serving platter. Garnish with lemon wedges, mixed greens, or avocado slices for added visual and culinary appeal.
Notes
- Chill for Stability: Refrigerate fritters for 15-20 minutes to help them hold together during cooking, preventing crumbling and ensuring a crisp, even exterior.
- Binding Basics: Adjust mixture consistency by adding breadcrumbs or mayonnaise to create the perfect texture that holds the fritters together without becoming too dry or wet.
- Prevent Overcrowding: Cook fritters in batches, leaving space between them in the pan to maintain proper heat distribution and achieve a golden, crispy crust.
- Sauce and Garnish: Elevate the dish with a complementary sauce and fresh garnishes like lemon wedges or mixed greens to enhance flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg