Thanks to canned salmon, these easy salmon patties make a quick, scrumptious midweek meal.

Raising six kids on a teacher’s salary, my parents were always cooking on a budget.

My mother often madetuna pattiesfor us, and less frequently, because they were more expensive, salmon patties.

Salmon patties set on a plate with a dip and lemon.

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After a while, we gave up and made our own version of the recipe.

How To Make Salmon Patties

Salmon patties, or salmon cakes, are wonderfully easy to make.

Then, these salmon cakes are quickly fried.

Salmon patties on a white background with a dip and lemon wedges.

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You could also add parsley,Old Bay seasoning,Worcestershire sauce, or cilantro.

Feel free to improvise and make these salmon cakes your own!

Round out your meal with asimple side salador a scoop ofcoleslaw.

Salmon patties set on a plate with a dip and lemon.

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Eat them cold, or warm them up briefly in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave.

Salmon patties also freeze well.

Wrap them in plastic and foil, and defrost them in the fridge before reheating.

How to make salmon patties with the mixture in a bowl.

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Jean’s Canned Wild Salmonsustainably caught in the Pacific Northwest.

If too dry, add a tablespoon of water.

Form 8 patties, about 1/2 inch thick.

How to make salmon cakes and portioned on parchment paper.

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Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a large skillet.

Cook the patties until nicely browned on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.

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Canned salmon recipe being pan fried.

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How to make salmon cakes and lifting the pan fried cakes out of the pan.

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