Description
Salmon patties with lemon-garlic sauce are the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy, golden-brown patties filled with tender salmon and fresh herbs, topped with a zesty sauce that adds a burst of flavor. These delightful bites are perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy meal at home. Quick to prepare and simple to make, they offer a gourmet touch to your weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon fillets (skinless)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (dill or parsley)
Instructions
- Cook salmon fillets until they flake easily; let cool and shred.
- In a bowl, combine shredded salmon, panko breadcrumbs, eggs, minced garlic, herbs, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into small patties about 2 inches wide.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Carefully add patties to the pan.
- Cook for about 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the sauce, mix yogurt or sour cream with minced garlic, lemon juice, herbs, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Serve salmon patties drizzled with sauce or on the side for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg