Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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5
servings
15.5 unit

salmon

drained

1 unit

onion

finely chopped

0.25 cup

milk

0.25 lb

saltine crackers

crushed

2 unit

eggs

2 tbsp

vegetable oil

Step 1
~2 min

Drain the canned salmon in a large bowl.

Step 2
~2 min

Remove any large pieces of skin from the salmon, if desired.

Step 3
~2 min

Use a fork to flake the salmon and crush the small bones.

Step 4
~2 min

Finely chop the onion and add it to the bowl with the salmon.

Step 5
~2 min

Add milk, crushed saltine crackers, and eggs to the bowl.

Step 6
~2 min

Mix all ingredients well with clean hands until thoroughly combined.

Step 7
~2 min

Form the mixture into patties about 1/2-inch thick.

Step 8
~2 min

Heat a large frying pan or griddle over medium heat.

Step 9
~2 min

Add enough vegetable oil to grease the bottom of the pan.

Step 10
~2 min

Fry the salmon patties (4 to 5 at a time) on one side until browned, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 11
~2 min

Turn the patties and brown the other side for another 3-4 minutes.

Step 12
~2 min

Remove the cooked patties to a heated platter to keep warm.

Step 13
~2 min

Add a little more oil to the pan and cook the remaining patties.

Step 14
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Serve with tartar sauce or lemon wedges.

Add a dash of hot sauce to the patties for a spicy kick.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and refrigerated before frying.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad

Serve with mashed potatoes

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Green beans
Tartar Sauce

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Weeknight meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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