Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) fresh salmon fillet, finely chopped or minced
  • 1 large (50g) egg, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup (60g) panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp (30g) fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15g) lemon zest, freshly grated
  • 2 cloves (6g) garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp (30g) red onion, finely diced
  • ½ tsp (3g) kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp (1g) black pepper
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the finely chopped fresh salmon, beaten egg, breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon zest, garlic, and onion. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined.
  2. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Gently press them into patties about 1-inch thick, smoothing the edges with your palms.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  4. Carefully place the patties in the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, flipping only when the bottom is a deep mahogany gold and releases easily from the pan.