Salmon Patties Lemon-Garlic (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Salmon Patties

01 - 170 g canned or cooked salmon, flaked
02 - 30 g breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 5 g Dijon mustard
07 - 1 tsp lemon zest
08 - 2 g salt
09 - 1 g black pepper
10 - 15 ml olive oil

→ Creamy Lemon-Garlic Sauce

11 - 60 g mayonnaise
12 - 15 ml fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 clove garlic, minced
14 - 5 g fresh dill or parsley, chopped
15 - 1 g salt
16 - 1 g black pepper

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, gently combine salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped green onions, garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until just incorporated to avoid toughness.
02 - Divide the mixture evenly and shape into compact small patties. Place on a plate and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to firm up.
03 - Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Fry patties for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
04 - Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped dill or parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
05 - Plate warm patties and drizzle with creamy lemon-garlic sauce. Garnish with extra herbs or lemon wedges as desired.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Chilling patties before cooking helps maintain their shape and improves texture.