A workhorse on the keto diet, salmon is full of healthy fats! Try these delicious salmon patties for a quick and easy meal anytime!

Salmon is a wonderful fish to have in your diet. It’s got healthy fats, is light in flavor and very easy to prepare. There are 2 main types of salmon, wild caught and farmed.

The majority of salmon consumed in the US is farmed from Canada, Chile, or Norway.

Wild Atlantic salmon fishing is currently prohibited, due to the low supply. Most “wild caught” salmon is Pacific salmon that is caught off the coast of Alaska. Salmon is a seasonal fish, being more in abundance in the Spring.

The seasons of different breeds of salmon vary a bit. Chinook, AKA “King Salmon” comes into season late May through early July. Sockeye salmon comes into season from June to late July. Silver salmon is in season from July through October.

Is farmed salmon healthy?

Farmed salmon often given antibiotics to prevent fish lice. They are also sometimes are given artificial coloring dye to give them that vibrant pink color most people recognize. Due to their inactivity, they are often fattier than wild salmon.

The good news is that all salmon, whether wild or farmed, tend to have lower levels of mercury than other large fish such as Tuna.

Care is being taken in Alaska to avoid over fishing. This will help keep salmon sustainable. Also, many farmers are working to eliminate antibiotics and artificial colors. (source)

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Why you want salmon in your diet:

• High in protein-a 4 oz portion has just over 20 grams
• Full of heart healthy Omega 3 fatty acids
• A full day’s value of Vitamin D
• Very low in carbohydrates
• A good source of B Vitamins, selenium, and magnesium

These easy salmon patties are a great way to get fish in your diet without a lot of effort. 

Quick and easy, with only a few ingredients, salmon patties are even kid friendly! 

Can I make salmon patties using canned salmon?

This recipe calls for canned salmon, as that is easy to get from the store. It’s also quite affordable, and you can store it on your pantry shelf, instead of taking up room in the fridge. Canned salmon also won’t spoil like fresh salmon. 

Salmon patties can also be made using fresh salmon, if you wish. You will just grind up the salmon instead of opening the can. 

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Can I make baked salmon patties?

Salmon patties are typically made on the stove top, lightly fried in avocado or olive oil. However, if you want, you can make them in the oven. Simply place your salmon patties on a greased or parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 15 minutes.

What’s a good sauce for salmon patties?

We like to try a variety of sauces for our salmon patty recipe. Besides the dill sauce we have here, some sauces you can try are:

• Hollandaise
• Homemade Ranch Dressing

Are these salmon cakes really gluten free?

Yes. Traditionally, salmon patties, aka salmon cakes are made using bread crumbs to help bind them together. We are replacing that with milled flax seed. This makes it naturally gluten free and keto friendly! 

Ingredients:

• 2 cans canned salmon
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup milled flax seed
• 1 teaspoon fresh or bottled lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 2 teaspoon white pepper, divided
• 1 Tablespoon dried dill, divided
• 2 Tablespoons avocado oil
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 Tablespoon heavy whipping cream

Instructions:

1. Open canned salmon, and pour contents (including liquid) into a medium sized mixing bowl.
2. Add beaten egg, lemon juice, flax seed, 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper and 1/2 teaspoon dried dill. 
3. Mix well to combine
4. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
5. Form small baseball sized amounts of the salmon and press into patty form.
6. Lightly fry 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
7. Remove to a paper towel to drain.
8. Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, combine sour cream, heavy whipping cream, remaining seasonings. Mix well.
9. Serve alongside salmon patties as a dipping sauce.

What is your favorite way to enjoy salmon? Be sure to let me know if you try and enjoy these salmon patties!

Salmon Patties (low carb, keto)

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Ingredients

• 2 cans canned salmon
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup milled flax seed
• 1 teaspoon fresh or bottled lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 2 teaspoon white pepper, divided
• 1 teaspoon dried dill, divided
• 2 Tablespoons avocado oil
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 Tablespoon heavy whipping cream

Instructions

1. Open canned salmon, drain liquid and pour contents into a medium sized mixing bowl.
2. Add beaten egg, lemon juice, flax seed, 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper and 1/2 teaspoon dried dill. Mix well to combine.
3. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
4. Form small baseball sized amounts of the salmon and press into patty form.
5. Lightly fry 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy. Remove to a paper towel to drain.
6. Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, combine sour cream, heavy whipping cream, remaining seasonings. Mix well.Serve alongside salmon patties as a dipping sauce.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

3

Serving Size:

3 cakes
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 551 Total Fat: 35g Saturated Fat: 8g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 21g Cholesterol: 259mg Sodium: 2251mg Carbohydrates: 7g Fiber: 4g Sugar: 2g Protein: 54g

While I do my best to make sure these numbers are accurate, please be your own best advocate and double check!

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Zach is the author behind Easy Keto Dishes, a site that shares easy-to-make keto-friendly recipes and dishes.

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