Mediterranean Salmon Patties

Light, crispy, and full of flavor with fresh herbs and creamy feta—perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!

👉Ingredients

🔸️🔸️For the Patties:

↪️2 cans (6 oz each) salmon, drained and flaked

↪️1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped (or ½ cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained)

↪️¼ cup red onion, finely chopped

↪️2 garlic cloves, minced

↪️⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

↪️½ cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)

↪️2 large eggs, beaten

↪️2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

↪️1 tbsp fresh dill (optional)

↪️1 tbsp lemon juice

↪️1 tsp lemon zest

↪️1 tsp dried oregano

↪️Salt and black pepper, to taste

🔸️🔸️For Frying:

↪️Olive oil

🔸️🔸️Optional Garnishes:

↪️Lemon wedges

↪️Tzatziki sauce

👉Instructions:

✅️1. Prep the Salmon

🔹️Drain the canned salmon and flake it in a large bowl, removing any skin or bones if needed.

✅️2. Cook the Spinach

🔹️Sauté fresh spinach in a dry pan for 1–2 minutes until wilted. Let it cool, then squeeze out any excess moisture.

✅️3. Combine the Mixture

🔹️Add spinach, red onion, garlic, feta, breadcrumbs, eggs, parsley, dill (if using), lemon juice, zest, oregano, salt, and pepper to the bowl with salmon. Mix until well combined.

✅️4. Form the Patties

🔹️Shape the mixture into 6–8 patties, about 3 inches wide.

✅️5. Pan-Fry

🔹️Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

✅️6. Serve and Enjoy

🔹️Serve warm with lemon wedges, a dollop of tzatziki, or a fresh green salad!