Frugal Salmon Patties

Salmon Patties are a true family favourite that never go out of style. Growing up, my Mum would make these every week, serving them alongside a fresh, crunchy salad for a light yet satisfying meal. They’re the perfect example of comfort food that’s also wholesome and budget-friendly. With just a few simple ingredients from the pantry and fridge, you can create golden, crispy Salmon Patties that are packed with flavour and ready in no time.

Not only are they great for dinner on a warm summer evening, but they also make fantastic leftovers for the lunchbox or even tucked into a sandwich the next day. This recipe keeps things simple, affordable, and delicious – ideal for busy families or anyone looking for an easy meal that’s hearty without being heavy.

Frugal Salmon Patties

Recipe by Stay at Home Mum

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Crispy golden salmon patties made with pantry staples – tasty, budget-friendly, and perfect with salad.

Course: MainCuisine: AustralianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

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4

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Calories

310

kcal

Total time

30

minutes

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Ingredients

• 400 g red or pink salmon (canned, drained, flaked)

• 1 (½ cup) mashed potato

• (½ cup) plain flour

• 2 medium eggs

• 1 medium brown onion, finely diced

• (½ cup) breadcrumbs

• 1 tbsp salt

• 3 tbsp canola oil

Directions

• Combine mashed potato, salmon, eggs, flour, onion, and salt in a bowl.
• Mix until well combined.
• Roll mixture into balls and coat with breadcrumbs to form patties.
• Heat canola oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
• Fry patties on each side until golden brown.
• Cook in batches or use a large electric frypan to cook at once.
• Serve warm with salad.

Notes

• Store cooked patties in the fridge for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
• Freeze patties for up to 3 months.
• Reheat in a frying pan or oven to maintain crispiness.
• Leftovers are delicious in a sandwich with tomato sauce.
• Use wholemeal breadcrumbs for extra fibre.

Clare Whitfield Chief Editor

Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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