Description
Crispy golden Salmon Fritters bring Mediterranean coastal charm to dinner tables with irresistible texture and robust flavor. Delicate fish chunks blend seamlessly with herbs, creating a perfect appetizer that invites you to savor each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cans (14.75 ounces or 418 grams) canned salmon, drained and flaked
Optional Protein Addition:
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Wet Ingredients and Aromatics:
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (for frying)
Optional Heat:
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, amalgamate flaked salmon with panko, eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, finely diced onion, minced celery, crushed garlic, chopped parsley, Old Bay seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, ground black pepper, fresh lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Thoroughly integrate ingredients, ensuring even distribution. Modulate mixture’s consistency by judiciously adding breadcrumbs or mayonnaise to achieve optimal binding.
- Using sanitized hands, craft uniform patties approximately 1/2-inch thick, yielding roughly 8 fritters. Arrange delicately on a chilled plate.
- Refrigerate prepared fritters for 15-20 minutes, allowing them to solidify and enhance structural integrity.
- Warm olive oil or butter in a expansive skillet over medium thermal intensity until shimmering.
- Carefully position fritters into heated pan, maintaining adequate spacing to prevent overcrowding. Sear each side for 3-4 minutes until achieving a golden, crispy exterior.
- Execute cooking in sequential batches, ensuring thorough heating and uniform browning.
- Transfer perfectly cooked fritters onto serving platter. Embellish with vibrant lemon wedges and complementary sauce.
- Elevate presentation by garnishing with delicate mixed greens or creamy avocado slices for visual and gustatory appeal.
Notes
- Chilling the fritter mixture helps bind ingredients and prevents falling apart during cooking.
- Use fresh salmon for the best flavor and texture, removing any skin and bones carefully.
- Adjust breadcrumb and mayonnaise quantities to achieve the perfect consistency that holds together easily.
- Cook fritters in batches to maintain even heat and crispy golden-brown exterior without overcrowding.
- Serve immediately for maximum crispiness and pair with tangy remoulade or zesty tartar sauce for added excitement.
- Store leftover fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in a skillet to maintain crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg