I love salmon, and typically have a simple filet with a squeeze of lemon and green vegetable.
But sometimes there are leftovers. And somehow, re-heating the filet is not the same.
What to do? Salmon patties!
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As I've mentioned before, I am part of a salmon CSA from Sitka Salmon Shares, which guarantees I'm regularly eating healthy and reaping the benefits (hello Omega-3 fatty acids!). And just as regularly dealing with leftovers. Getting my salmon directly from Alaska ensures that it is wild-catch and sustainably harvested, supporting independent families, similar to small family farms that contribute to vegetable CSAs.
I had a recipe for patties that I used for years that was immensely popular. But when I started to experiment with keto, I knew the "bread crumb" ingredient was going to be a problem. So I looked for a keto version, and discovered that there is an easy substitute for those bread crumbs.
Pork rinds!
As an experiment, I made the old and new recipes side-by-side and gave some of each to my guy as a blind taste test. The man LOVES salmon patties, and gave a "thumbs up" to both versions. Next question: Am I giving up too much taste with the substitutions?
"You know I like anything you make," he smiled, knowing this was a feeble diversion. (and also not entirely true...) I pressed him: Pick the best one." And he chose the keto version! This is now my go-to recipe.
I have made these salmon patties with leftovers as mentioned but also with the kind you get in pouches. If I don't have enough leftovers, the 5-ounce pouches make a convenient supplement. I don't use canned salmon because I feel the quality is not as good. Might just be a perception.
These days, I tend to purposely cook extra salmon with the intent of having these patties a few days later 😀.
If you like salmon patties, give these a try!
And, for even more seafood fun in "patty" form, check out this crab cakes recipe, flavored with old Bay seasoning - YUM!
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Keto Salmon Patties
Ingredients
- 10 oz salmon cooked (pouches work great)
- 1 egg
- ¼ c ground pork rind
- 2 TB mayo
- Dash of sriracha sauce to taste
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 TB avocado oil
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients except oil together in a bowl. Form into small patties and place on a plate. Refrigerate to set for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high. When oil is hot, add patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes each side, until brown and crisp. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve with tartar sauce or avocado cream sauce (below).
Nutrition
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Avocado Cream Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 avocado peeled and pitted
- ¼ c sour cream
- 3 TB cilantro
- Juice of half a lemon
- Salt and pepper
- 1-2 TB avocado oil to thin
- 1-2 teaspoon water as desired, to thin
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.
Nutrition
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Luci
I have yet to try salmon patties, but I'll definitely be trying them after seeing your recipe! They look delicious and paired with that creamy avocado sauce- yum!
Sula
Yes, the avocado sauce is truly yummy!
veenaazmanov
Keto friendly and Sea Food. Yum. Love your perfect recipe and the sauce too. Delicious. My family to love it all.
Sula
I hope you try it soon!
Jill
My made salmon patties when I was growing up. I always liked them. Glad to have a keto version now!
Sula
I was so surprised when this keto version tasted better than the regular salmon patties!
Julia
I love your substitution for breadcrumbs! Such a great idea!
Sula
It works and tastes great!
Jen
Thank you for doing all of the work to make this Keto so I don't have to miss out anymore. Love the tip about the pouches too, thanks! So easy!
Sula
You are so welcome - enjoy!
Amy Chung
I love salmon. Wish I could get them from Alaska too! Fresh wild salmon is my preference too. I don't follow a keto diet but you get to eat pork rind guilt free?? I just mind try this keto thing......
Sula
yes that's what's so shocking about the keto diet - the food choices are all backwards from what we've always been told!
Patrice
I love salmon too and the fact that these patties are keto is great as I have a family member following this eating plan!
Sula
It was a pleasant surprise when the keto version was preferred!!!