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Salmon Patties With Homemade Tartar Sauce (Keto)

Try these juicy Salmon Patties with Homemade Tartar Sauce as a healthy and time-saving appetizer or side dish! Using simple ingredients, this keto and gluten-free dish takes under 15 minutes to come together and is a real crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Tartar Sauce5 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 20 minute recipe, 30 minute meal, appetizer, easy appetizer, gluten free, keto, low carb, salmon, seafood, side dish, sides
Servings: 8 cakes
Calories: 319kcal
Author: Lena Gladstone

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients

Salmon Patties

  • 1 lb skinless salmon fillet cut into 1" chunks
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 small shallot or 1/4 sweet onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juiced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • lemon wedges
  • tartar sauce for dipping

Tartar Sauce

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp dill pickle minced finely
  • 2 tbsp dill pickle juice
  • 2 tbsp shallot or onion minced finely
  • 1 tbsp capers drained and minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill or parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ lemon juiced

Instructions

Salmon Patties

  • In a food processor, add the salmon, egg yolk, onion, lemon juice, salt, dijon mustard, paprika, and dill. Pulse for 10 seconds or until all of the ingredients are well combined. DO NOT over blend.
  • Wet your hands with water and shape the salmon mixture into 8 balls. Use your hands to flatten each ball into patties.
  • Heat up a skillet with the cooking oil on medium heat. Fry the salmon patties, cooking for 2 to 2 ½  minutes per side, or until golden and crispy.
  • Allow the salmon patties to rest on a cooling rack for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the patties to a serving plate. They’re best served warm with lemon wedges and homemade tartar sauce.

Tartar Sauce

  • In a small mixing bowl, add all of the ingredients and mix well to blend.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

TIPS:
  • Mince the tartar sauce ingredients finely for the best melding of the flavors. 
  • The salmon patties will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 to 7 days.
  • This homemade tartar sauce will last up to a week in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 487mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg