Salmon Spinach Patties (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Components
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Olive oil for pan-frying
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Salt and pepper, use as much as you like
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (this one's a bonus, totally up to you)
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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2 large eggs, lightly whisked
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1/2 cup breadcrumbs, grab panko or classic
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1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled up
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2 cloves garlic, smashed or chopped
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1/4 cup red onion, chopped tiny
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1 cup fresh spinach, chopped up small (or go with 1/2 cup frozen, just squeeze out the water)
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2 cans (6 oz each) salmon, drained, bones and skin out, then broken apart
→ For Serving
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Tzatziki sauce
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Lemon wedges
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Pop open the cans and drain out the liquid. Take out any skin or bones you see. Tear salmon into pieces with your hands and toss in a big bowl.
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Drop spinach into a hot pan over medium heat. Let it cook just until it slumps, a couple minutes. Let it cool off and squeeze extra water out like crazy.
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Now grab your mixing bowl with the salmon. Toss in spinach, onion, garlic, feta, breadcrumbs, eggs, parsley, dill if you're using it, lemon juice, zest, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir it up until it's all worked together.
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Scooping out portions, pat the mixture into 6 to 8 flattened balls. Aim for around 3 inches in size.
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Pour some olive oil in your pan and heat over medium. Slip in the patties and fry about 3-4 minutes each side til they're brown and crisp.
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Lay the cooked patties on paper towels to soak up any extra oil. Eat them hot, and don't forget the Tzatziki sauce and lemon wedges on the side.
# Helpful Notes:
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Really push all the water out of your spinach or the patties won't turn out crispy.
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Want crunchier patties? Opt for panko over regular breadcrumbs.
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You can bake these on a tray at 375°F (190°C) for about 20 minutes total. Flip them in the middle so they brown well.
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They're awesome as a salmon burger or set on a fresh salad.