Salmon is one of my favorite ways to get LOTS of bang for your buck in terms of nutrition in a short amount of time. But sometimes salmon is really expensive, which makes it harder to eat frequently. Enter: CANNED SALMON. It’s always wild caught, it’s super cheap (around $3 a can!), and it’s already cooked, just like canned tuna. My kids (age 1 and 2) are hit or miss when it comes to tuna, so I was a bit apprehensive to serve this to them, but I am pleased to report that they LOVED these salmon patties. Woo hoo! It’s such a healthy, economical meal that’s perfect for the whole family. And the SAUCE. These salmon patties are served with a cool, creamy, simple lemon sour cream sauce that’s potentially my new favorite sauce ever. (They are also delicious served with a traditional homemade tartar sauce if that’s your thing, too.) In this post I’ll explain a little more about canned salmon, including what the heck to do with the bones and skin that come with it, how to form and fry the patties to perfect, circular, golden brown deliciousness, and suggest sides to serve them with. Plus, I have some other budget-friendly seafood recipes for you.
How to use canned salmon
Canned salmon, just like canned tuna, is ready to eat as it comes. It’s fully cooked, and flakes apart easily. And it’s always wild caught! One thing that sometimes unnerves first-time canned salmon users is that it often comes with some salmon bones and skin mixed in with the meat. But fear not!
Can I eat the bones and skin in canned salmon?
Yes you can! They’re both fully edible, and you likely won’t even notice that they are there. Especially the skin- it just melts right into everything and actually has a LOT of the healthy omega-3 fatty acids salmon is known for. And the bones? They’re super high in calcium and also healthy for you. THAT SAID, I personally remove the larger bones just because it kind of grosses me out. I’ve left them in before and kept thinking as I took each bite about the bones, and because I was thinking about it too much, I didn’t enjoy eating as much as I normally do. It’s completely up to you whether you remove the skin and/or bones- either way, these salmon patties will be delicious!
How to make salmon patties
This salmon patties recipe is so easy it’s almost not fair. You’re going to love how stress-free this is on busy weeknights, and it only takes about 20 minutes total! Here’s how.
How to fry salmon patties
It’s so easy to fry up these salmon cakes in a little bit of olive oil. Here’s how.
What to serve with salmon patties
I like serving these salmon croquettes with a simple salad. Or, you can put them on a bun like a burger, using the lemon sauce as a spread. Here are some recipes to serve them with.
Broccoli Salad with apples, walnuts, and cranberriesDeconstructed Wedge SaladTangy Cucumber and Radish SaladCrispy Baked Sweet Potato FriesCreamy Lemony Vegetable Pasta SaladCarrot Fries with Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce
Other Budget-Friendly Seafood Recipes
New England Baked HaddockShrimp and GritsShrimp and Zucchini FrittersSouthern-Style Oven Fried CatfishTex-Mex Tuna MeltsEasy Crab CakesClassic Tuna Casserole from Scratch
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