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salmon patties with tomato and lemon and saltines

New Twist on Salmon Patties Recipe

A new twist on an old recipe added brightness and a new favorite appetizer or summer lunch recipe!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 chef's knife
  • 1 colander
  • 1 Skillet
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • Stove

Ingredients
  

  • 2 7 oz. cans salmon, water packed and drained
  • 1 T fresh lemon juice
  • 2 green onions, sliced thinly
  • 1 egg
  • 1 t dijon mustard
  • 1/4 C mayonnaise
  • 1/4 C bread crumbs or panko
  • 10 saltine crackers- crumbs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 T olive oil
  • thousand island dressing for topping

Instructions
 

  • Drain salmon in colander and add to large bowl.
    drain salmon in a colander
  • Whisk egg and add to salmon.
    egg added to salmon patties recipe
  • Crumble saltines in a ziploc and add to mixture.
    crushed saltines in ziploc bag
  • Juice lemon and add to salmon mixture.
  • Add bread crumbs or panko, mayo, green onions and salt and pepper and mix well.
    ingredients for salmon patties recipe
  • Form into patties. Small ones for appetizers, larger for entree.
    salmon patties
  • Heat olive oil in skillet and add patties--browning on each side.
    browning salmon patties in skillet
  • Serve with slices of lemons, thousand island dressing and slices of tomatoes for lunch or appetizer tray.
    **Feel free to add a bit of chives and parsley for garnish.
    tray with salmon patties, lemon slices and thousand island dressing

Notes

A light and fresh new twist on an old family recipe. 
Great for serving for a light lunch with lettuce and tomatoes or for an appetizer tray for gatherings.
Enjoy!
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