These versatile salmon quinoa patties can be served as appetizers, on a salad for lunch, or as the main course for dinner with a side of vegetables. It is a great way to use left over cooked salmon, but if you don’t have cooked salmon on hand and are in a rush, you can use canned salmon instead.

Another advantage of these patties is that even people who do not normally like salmon, will enjoy them. The cooked quinoa balances out the salmon and helps the patties hold together while cooking. The green onion and dill add a freshness to each bite and lastly, the lemon brightens the flavor of the patties.

While the patties are delicious on their own, the sauce is an essential part of the dish. The creamy, lemony sauce builds on the same flavor profile in the patties, but adds another layer of freshness to the dish. 

These patties are best fresh, but you can store the leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for two to three days. I recommend reheating them in a toaster oven for a few minutes before serving them. 

Salmon Quinoa Patties

Course: Appetizers, LunchDifficulty: Medium

Servings

10-12

Patties

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

A perfect combination of salmon, herbs, lemon and quinoa that’s all packaged in one simple patty.

Ingredients

• Salmon Patties

• 15 oz of cooked salmon

• 1/2 cup green onions (white parts only, finely chopped)

• 1/2 cup chopped dill

• 2/3 cup cooked quinoa

• 1/2 tsp lemon zest

• 2 tsp lemon juice

• 1 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic

• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• Lemon Mayonnaise Sauce

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 1/2 tsp lemon zest

• 2 1/2 tsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp chopped dill

• 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Optional: lemon wedges for serving

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the patties and mix well.
• In a non-stick pan, heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil.
• Take about 1½-2 tbsp of the mix, shape into a ball and flatten into a patty ~2½-3 inches in diameter. 
• Drop into the hot oil (do not overcrowd the pan) and cook for a few minutes until the edges start to turn golden brown.
• Flip and cook on the other side for a few more minutes until golden brown on the other side.
• While the patties are cooking, mix all the sauce ingredients. 
• Serve the patties warm with the sauce drizzled on top and touch a of lemon juice.