SOUTHERN FRIED SALMON PATTIES: A Flavorful Culinary Journey

 


THE INGREDIENTS NEEDED:


1 Lb.Of fresh salmon fillets, skin removed and finely chopped.


1/2 Cup.Of finely chopped onion.


1/4 Cup.Of finely chopped celery.


1/4 Cup.Of finely chopped red bell pepper.


2 cloves garlic, minced.


1/4 Cup.Of mayonnaise.


1 Tbsp.Of Dijon mustard.


1 Tbsp.Of fresh lemon juice.


1 Tsp.Of Old Bay seasoning.


1 Tsp.Of smoked paprika.


1/2 Tsp.Of cayenne pepper (adjust to taste).


Salt and black pepper, to taste.


1 Cup.Of breadcrumbs, divided.


2 large eggs, beaten.


Vegetable oil, for frying.


PREPARATION:


1st Step 


Combine the finely diced salmon, onion, celery, red bell pepper, and minced garlic in a large mixing basin.


2nd Step 


Add smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, Old Bay spice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice. Make sure that every component is well mixed in.


3rd Step 


Fold and stir in the 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs gradually until the salmon mixture comes together. Add more breadcrumbs as necessary to get the right consistency.


4th Step 


Make sure the salmon mixture is compact and holds its form by shaping it into patties of your desired size.


5th Step 


Dip each salmon patty into the beaten eggs, covering evenly. Next, sprinkle the patties with the remaining breadcrumbs, pressing them on lightly to adhere.


6th Step 


Combine the finely diced salmon, onion, celery, red bell pepper, and minced garlic in a large mixing basin.


7th Step 


Add smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, Old Bay spice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice. Make sure that every component is well mixed in.


8th Step 


Fold and stir in the 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs gradually until the salmon mixture comes together. Add more breadcrumbs as necessary to get the right consistency.


9th Step 


Make sure the salmon mixture is compact and holds its form by shaping it into patties of your desired size.


10th Step 


Dip each salmon patty into the beaten eggs, covering them evenly. Next, sprinkle the patties with the remaining breadcrumbs, pressing them on lightly to adhere.