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Golden brown Low Carb Salmon Patties arranged on fresh lettuce with lemon wedges on a white plate.
Reda

Low Carb Salmon Patties

Crispy-edged, tender-centered salmon patties made without breadcrumbs - just pure flavor and protein in every bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 14.75 oz canned salmon drained, bones and skin removed if desired
  • 0.5 cup almond flour finely ground
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced, white and green parts
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped, or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt plus more for finishing
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 3 tbsp olive oil for frying, divided
For Serving
  • 1 lemon wedges optional
  • 0.25 cup sour cream or tartar sauce optional, for serving

Equipment

  • Large nonstick skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Prep
  1. Drain the canned salmon thoroughly, pressing out excess liquid with the back of a spoon. Transfer to a large bowl and flake with a fork, breaking up any large chunks. Pick through and remove any bones or skin if you prefer a smoother texture - though the bones are edible and add calcium.
  2. Add the almond flour, beaten eggs, green onions, dill, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the salmon. Fold everything together with a fork or your hands until evenly combined. The mixture should hold together when squeezed - if too wet, add another tablespoon of almond flour.
  3. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Wet your hands lightly to prevent sticking, then shape each portion into a patty about 3 inches wide and 0.5 inch thick. Place formed patties on a plate or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Cook
  1. Heat 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 4 patties without crowding the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottoms are deep golden brown and crispy. Flip carefully with a thin spatula and cook another 3 minutes until the second side is browned and the patties feel firm to the touch. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining oil and patties.
  2. Serve hot with lemon wedges for squeezing over top, and sour cream or tartar sauce on the side if desired. These are excellent with a simple green salad or roasted asparagus.

Notes

For extra crispy patties, chill the formed patties in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before frying - this helps them hold together better. If you only have fresh cooked salmon, use about 2 cups flaked and reduce the almond flour to 1/3 cup since fresh salmon holds less moisture than canned. Leftover patties reheat beautifully in a hot skillet for 2 minutes per side - avoid the microwave, which makes them soggy.