## 🐟 Salmon Patties (Simple & Crispy)
Salmon patties (also called salmon cakes) are quick to make and great for lunch or dinner.
### 🧾 Ingredients
* 1 can salmon (about 14–15 oz / 400 g), drained
* 1 egg
* ½ cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
* 2 tbsp chopped onion
* 1 tbsp mayonnaise (optional but adds moisture)
* 1 tsp lemon juice
* ½ tsp salt
* ½ tsp black pepper
* 2–3 tbsp oil for frying
### 👩🍳 Instructions
1. **Prepare the salmon**
Put the drained salmon in a bowl and flake it with a fork. Remove large bones if desired.
2. **Mix ingredients**
Add egg, breadcrumbs, onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
3. **Form patties**
Shape the mixture into **4–6 small patties**.
4. **Cook**
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry patties for **3–4 minutes per side** until golden brown and crispy.
5. **Serve**
Serve hot with lemon wedges or your favorite sauce.
### 🍽️ Good With
* Salad
* Rice
* Mashed potatoes
* Sandwich buns
### ⭐ Quick Sauce Idea
Mix:
* 2 tbsp mayonnaise
* 1 tsp lemon juice
* ½ tsp garlic powder
Great dipping sauce for salmon patties.
If you’d like, I can also share:
* 🔥 **Crispy Southern salmon patties**
* 🥔 **Salmon patties with potatoes**
* 🥗 **Healthy air-fryer salmon patties**.
