! 🐟🍋🌿 (Crispy & Flavorful!)
Dive into Mediterranean flavors with these delectable salmon patties! 🤩 Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with fresh herbs and feta. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner! 😋✨
Ingredients:
For the Patties 🐟🍋🌿🧀:
* 2 cans (6 oz each) salmon, drained and flaked 🐟
* 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped (or ½ cup thawed, drained frozen spinach) 🌿
* ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped 🧅
* 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
* ⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled 🧀
* 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 pepper, to taste 🧂
For Frying 🫒🔥:
* Olive oil 🫒
Optional Garnish 🍋🥣:
* Lemon wedges 🍋
* Tzatziki sauce 🥣
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Salmon 🐟:
* Drain the salmon and remove any bones or skin if desired. Flake it with a fork in a large bowl.
2. Sauté the Spinach 🌿🔥:
* Cook spinach in a dry pan over medium heat for 2 minutes until wilted.
* Let it cool, then squeeze out excess moisture.
3. Mix Everything 🐟🌿🧅🧄🧀🍞🥚🍋🧂:
* Add spinach, red onion, garlic, feta, breadcrumbs, eggs, parsley, dill, lemon juice, zest, oregano, salt, and pepper to the salmon. Mix well.
4. Shape the Patties 🐟:
* Form the mixture into 6–8 patties, about 3 inches wide.
5. Cook Until Golden 🫒🔥:
* Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
* Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side until crispy and golden brown.
* Drain on paper towels.
6. Serve 🍋🥣🍽️:
* Enjoy with lemon wedges, tzatziki sauce, or a fresh salad!
Tips & Variations:
* Spicy Kick: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mixture.
* Herb Variations: Use other fresh herbs like mint or basil.
* Lemon Zest: Add extra lemon zest for a more intense lemon flavor.
* Air Fryer: Cook in an air fryer for a healthier option.
* Dipping Sauc