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cornmeal salmon patties
Diana Colibri

Easy & Delicious Cornmeal Salmon Patties

These easy cornmeal salmon patties are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and made with simple pantry ingredients like canned salmon, bell pepper, and seasonings. A quick and nostalgic recipe that comes together in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1/4 onion finely chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal for coating
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs optional – parsley or Italian seasoning

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Spatula
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

Sauté the veggies
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped bell pepper and onion until softened and fragrant, about 3–5 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
    bell pepper and onion
Prepare the salmon mixture
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the drained salmon. Flake it with a fork and remove any large bones if desired.
Combine ingredients
  1. Add the eggs, panko breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, sautéed vegetables, and all seasonings to the salmon. Mix until fully combined.
Form patties
  1. Shape the mixture into patties about 3–4 inches wide.
Coat with cornmeal
  1. Lightly coat both sides of each patty in cornmeal for that crispy exterior.
Cook the patties
  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook each patty for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Serve and enjoy
  1. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce like ketchup, remoulade, or a simple aioli.
    cornmeal salmon patties

Notes

Mayonnaise is the secret ingredient that keeps the patties moist and tender.
Don’t overcrowd the pan — cook in batches if needed.
If the mixture feels too wet, add a little more panko breadcrumbs.
You can swap panko for crushed crackers if that’s what you have on hand.