Description

These crispy baked salmon patties are high protein, low carb, and perfect for a quick, satisfying meal. They feature a crunchy outside and tender inside, made with simple pantry ingredients and baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Scale

14 oz (400 g) canned wild salmon, drained and flaked
2 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup (50 g) almond flour
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil spray or avocado oil for coating the baking sheet

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with olive or avocado oil.
Drain canned salmon well, then transfer to a medium bowl. Use a fork or potato masher to break it up, removing any large bones.
In a small bowl, beat the eggs with Dijon mustard and lemon zest until combined.
Pour the egg mixture over the salmon. Add almond flour, parsley, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir gently until evenly distributed. If too wet, add more almond flour.
Shape the mixture into 8 uniform patties, about 3 inches in diameter and ¾ inch thick. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 12-15 minutes. Carefully flip each patty and bake for another 10-12 minutes until both sides are crisp and golden brown.
Check doneness; patties should feel firm with crispy edges. If soft, bake a few more minutes but avoid drying out.
Let patties cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the salmon mixture to keep texture light. Drain salmon thoroughly to avoid soggy patties. Flip patties carefully for even crispness. For extra crispness, broil for last 2 minutes but watch closely. If mixture is crumbly, add a splash of water or mayonnaise to bind. Patties freeze well; reheat in toaster oven or air fryer for best texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 patty
Calories: 140
Fat: 8
Carbohydrates: 2
Fiber: 1
Protein: 15

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