Mediterranean Salmon Spinach Patties
Tender and flavorful Mediterranean-style patties made with canned salmon, fresh spinach, herbs, and lemon. These protein-packed patties are quick to prepare, versatile, and perfect for a healthy lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings (6–8 patties)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 340 g canned salmon, drained and flaked
- 100 g fresh spinach, finely chopped (or 70 g frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
- 40 g red onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 50 g feta cheese, crumbled
- 60 g breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 8 g fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 g fresh dill, chopped (optional)
- 15 ml lemon juice
- 2 g lemon zest
- 1 g dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for frying
- Optional for serving: lemon wedges, tzatziki or yogurt-herb sauce
Instructions
- Drain the canned salmon well, remove any bones or skin if present, and flake it into a large bowl.
- If using fresh spinach, sauté it for 2 minutes until wilted. Let cool and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Add spinach, red onion, garlic, feta, breadcrumbs, eggs, parsley, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, oregano, salt, and pepper to the bowl with salmon. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Form the mixture into 6–8 patties, pressing gently so they hold together.
- Heat a thin layer of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
- Transfer to a plate and serve warm with lemon wedges and desired sauce.
Notes
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Omit the feta for a dairy-free version.
- Bake at 200°C for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway, for a lighter option.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes before cooking to help patties hold together better.
- Serve with a fresh salad, grains, or inside a pita for a full meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (based on 8 patties)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
