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Low Carb Salmon Patties – A Southern Favorite Made Healthy!

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We love salmon patties in our household! We both grew up eating them on a regular basis. Since we started eating more low carb meals, we have looked for ways to turn our favorite meals into healthier ones. So, let me show you how we make our low carb salmon patties! I promise, you won’t be able to tell a difference.

canned salmon being put into a mixing bowl in preparation for a salmon patty recipe

Let’s Get our Hands Dirty!

The first thing that I do is drain the juice off of three cans of salmon. Then carefully transfer them to a mixing bowl.

removing skin and bones from canned salmon

What I like to do is pour out the salmon into my hand, and then discard skin and bones into the empty can.

removing skin and bones from canned salmon

You honestly do not have to removed these bones. That is up to each individual. Those bones are going to dissolve into your mix, but you might want to crush them up prior to mixing them in. We have always just removed them.

removing skin and bones from canned salmon

The Almighty Egg!

After you get all your salmon into your mixing bowl, add your eggs.

adding eggs to canned salmon in a mixing bowl

I add as many eggs as I use cans of salmon. So, I used three cans of salmon, so I’m using three eggs.

adding eggs to canned salmon in a mixing bowl

My son decided he wanted to help, so here he is cracking an egg for me.

adding eggs to canned salmon in a mixing bowl

After our eggs, we started adding our chopped veggies.

dicing up onions for a salmon patty recipe

Dice up a whole onion! It can be white, yellow or red. Your preference. I like either white or yellow for this recipe. Red is a little strong for this one in my opinion.

dicing up onions for a salmon patty recipe

Next is the bell pepper! Yum!

green bell pepper prior to getting chopped up for a salmon patty recipe

Gotta have that bell pepper! If I could have bell pepper in every meal, I would. It is one of my favorite veggies! Have you ever smelled a bell pepper straight from the garden? The aroma is like none other.

green bell pepper prior to getting chopped up for a salmon patty recipe

The first thing I do is cut the top off the bell pepper.

dicing up a green bell pepper for a salmon patty recipe

Next, I cut the pepper in half vertically, and removed all the insides. Afterwards, I slice each half vertically.

adding diced green bell pepper to a mixing bowl for a salmon patty recipe

Add both your bell pepper and your onion to the mixing bowl.

chopped onion and bell pepper added to a mixing bowl for salmon patty recipe

Next up is your mushrooms. I like to use these baby bella mushrooms. You can get them whole or sliced. I like to slice them myself.

baby bella mushrooms for a salmon patty recipe

First, I like to slice them thinly vertically.

sliced baby bella mushrooms for a salmon patty recipe

Then, I rough chop them with a large ginsu.

chopped mushrooms for a salmon patty recipe

Now, let’s add them to our mixing bowl!

mushrooms and bell pepper added to a mixing bowl for a salmon patty recipe

Are you hungry yet?

Here are the seasonings that we are adding to our salmon patties. Garlic and onion powder, Old Bay seasoning (my hubby’s fave), salt and pepper, and crushed red pepper.

seasonings for a salmon patty recipe

So, this is a low carb recipe. Typically, you see either cornmeal, breadcrumbs or flour being used for salmon patties. We now use almond flour.

adding almond flour to a mixing bowl for a low carb salmon patty recipe

I added about a cup of almond flour to this recipe.

adding almond flour to a mixing bowl for a low carb salmon patty recipe

Then you just mix it all together.

salmon patties frying in a pan with coconut oil

Add about 1/2-1 cup of coconut oil to a large low profile pan on medium heat or you can use an electric skillet. Just make sure that the bottom is covered with the oil.

salmon patties frying in a pan with coconut oil

I use my hands for this. Just take out a scoop and make a ball, flatten it a little, and add it to your pan.

salmon patties frying in a pan with coconut oil

I was able to get seven patties in my pan at one time.

salmon patties frying in a pan with coconut oil

After about 10 minutes, flip your salmon patties. The first side should be golden brown like this. If they are not, let them fry for a few more minutes.

salmon patties frying in a pan with coconut oil

After about 10 minutes on the second side, check them to make sure both sides are golden brown like this. They should be done if they are.

salmon patties frying in a pan with coconut oil

They look so yum!

After they are cooked thoroughly, I like to place them onto a dish covered with a paper towel to soak up the oil.

low carb salmon patties on a dish with ranch dressing to dip them in

Once the oil has absorbed enough, they are ready to eat! We like them with a side of ranch dressing!

low carb salmon patties on a dish with ranch dressing to dip them in

I promise you will not be able to tell that these are low carb. They taste fabulous!


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Ingredients for Low Carb Salmon Patties:

  • 3 cans of salmon
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 4 baby bella mushrooms
  • 1 cup of almond flour
  • 1/2-1 cup of coconut oil

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This Post Has 3 Comments

  1. June Bellamy

    This inspires me to be a more creative cook with healthier recipes for my husband and me. I am going to try your salmon patties recipe. We like them, too.

    1. JRandLBriska

      They really are very good and you can’t tell that they are gluten-free! I hope that you enjoy them! ☺️

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