🧾 Ingredients
- 1¼ lbs skinless fresh salmon, finely chopped
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs, divided
- 2½ tbsp fresh parsley, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1½ tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¾ tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 egg yolk
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 6 tbsp olive oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Salmon:
Finely chop the salmon into ¼-inch pieces (or pulse briefly in a food processor). You want a sausage-like texture—not mushy. - Mix the Base:
In a large bowl, combine ¼ cup panko, parsley, green onions, garlic, mayo, lemon zest, mustard, Old Bay, egg yolk, salt, and pepper. Stir in the chopped salmon until evenly coated. - Form Patties:
Divide mixture into 8 portions (about ⅓ cup each). Shape into 3-inch patties. - Coat in Panko:
Press both sides of each patty into the remaining ¾ cup panko for a crunchy crust. - Fry to Perfection:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Fry patties 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. - Serve:
Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or a dill yogurt dip.
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