For quick, budget-friendly, and healthy weeknight dinners, salmon patties with remoulade sauce are an easy win. Delicious with golden crispy edges, delicious umami flavor and a satisfying texture these are a favorite for lunch, dinner, or a protein-packed snack!
24 ouncescanned, drained or fresh salmon, roasted*see post for fresh salmon cooking instructions
3 to 4tablespoonsolive oil
¾cupsmall-diced onion, one small onion or half a large onion
¾cup small-diced red bell pepper, one bell pepper
¾ cupsmall-diced celery, 2 to 3 ribs celery
2clovesgarlic, minced
1cupbread crumbs*see post for alternatives
2eggslightly beaten
1.5teaspoonOld Bay seasoning
1teaspoon hot saucerecommend Franks Red Hot
2tablespoonsmayonnaise
2teaspoonsDijon mustard
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
1tablespoonfresh lemon juice
1 teaspoonsalt & pepper, more to taste
Remoulade
¾cupmayonnaiserecommend Duke's
2teaspoonslemon juice, fresh
1.5tablespoonsspicy brown mustard
1teaspoonprepared horseradish
1 teaspoonhot saucerecommend Franks Red Hot
1teaspoonpickle juice
2teaspoonspaprika
1teaspoonOld Bay seasoning
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoongarlic powder
Instructions
Step 1: Saute onion, bell pepper, and celery in 1 tablespoon olive oil for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1 additional minute. Set aside to cool.
Step 2: While the aromatics cool slightly, whisk together all the remoulade ingredients until combined. Place in refrigerator to chill while preparing salmon patties.
Step 3: Stir together salmon, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic and bread crumbs.
Step 4: Add eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, seasonings, and stir until just combined.
Step 5: *Optional - cover and chill for 30 minutes.
Step 6: Form patties with a large cookie scoop or ⅓ cup measuring cup.
Step 7: Brown patties in 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil for 4 to 5 minutes per side over medium-high heat.
Step 8: When golden brown on both sides, remove from heat and serve immediately with a drizzle of remoulade.