Salmon Fritters

1. Gather the ingredients.

2. Remove the skin and bones from salmon and mash it up. (This recipe uses a canned salmon.)

3. Beat egg yolks until light and thickened. Next, beat in the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parsley, and salmon.

4. Beat egg whites in another bowl until they are stiff. Fold egg whites into the first mixture, combining everything into one.

5. Drop by tablespoon into hot (about 370 F) fat or oil. Fry salmon fritters until they are nicely browned.

6. Serve these tasty salmon fritters with tartar sauce, a remoulade sauce or cocktail sauce.

Salmon Fritters Tips

Here are a few modifications you can do when making these salmon fritters.

• Choose a heart-healthy oil such as canola, olive, peanut, or flaxseed oil. You want to check the smoke points so the oil holds up well because you will be frying at a high temperature.

• Remove crumbs. As you fry the fritters, pieces may come off, burn and taint the flavor of fritters you make later on. Use a slotted spoon to remove debris that comes off during the frying process.

• Check the temp. Use a frying thermometer to ensure that your oil is at the right temperature. 

• The breading. Choose a batter that uses carbonated beverages or leavenings to discourage too much oil from being absorbed and then use the oil more for heating purposes.

• Let them sit. Upon frying and removing from the pan, place the fritters on a paper towel. This can help prevent excess oil -- and fat -- from soaking into the fritter. 

More Salmon Recipes

Want to try a few more recipes for salmon? These give you some different alternatives so you can keep the fish a regular staple in your diet.

• Classic Salmon Patties

• Grilled Salmon Burgers

• Easy Fried Salmon Patties