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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 Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Tartar Sauce 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
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.
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Nutrition Facts
Salmon Patties With Homemade Tartar Sauce (Keto)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 68mg23%
Sodium 487mg21%
Potassium 306mg9%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 119IU2%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 20mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.