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By: Oriana Romero/Published: January 8, 2018/Updated: March 26, 2022/ 40 Comments

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These Easy Eggless Salmon Patties are juicy, moist, flavorful, and super easy to make!! They come together in about 30 minutes. The recipe includes step-by-step photos and lots of tips.

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1.Eggless Salmon Patties Recipe Highlights

3.How To Make Salmon Patties Without Eggs Step-by-Step

4.How To Serve Salmon Patties

6.Frequently Asked Questions

7.More Recipes You’ll Love!

8.Recipe Card 📖

9.Easy Eggless Salmon Patties

Eggless Salmon Patties Recipe Highlights

Today’s recipe is all about salmon! These Easy Eggless Salmon Patties are a healthy dream. Low Carb. Protein-packed. Gluten-free. Whole-30 and Keto friendly. Egg-Free, of course. Full of Omega-3s. And, most importantly, DELICIOUS!!!

This Easy Eggless Salmon Patties recipe came about for two main reasons: #1, my family loves salmon, and #2, my kids are driving me crazy with their pickiness about food.

There are many times that I find myself in a situation where I have to make different dinners for each one of them. Always is something. I mean, my boy likes meatballs, but she doesn’t, my girl likes Arroz con Pollo, but he does not.

One of the few things both of them like is salmon… so Easy Eggless Salmon Patties it is!!

They’re juicy, moist, flavorful, and super easy to make!!!

Ingredients You’ll Need & Notes

Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions(scroll down).

In a perfect world, I would make these Easy Eggless Salmon Patties with fresh salmon leftovers, but rarely do I have any, so I used canned salmon, and they turned out perfect. If you decide to use canned salmon, make sure you buy skinless and boneless wild pink salmon.

Golden flaxseed meal: This will help to bind the mixture. This is flaxseed meal I use.
Salmon: Cannedsalmon OR freshsalmon will work great. I like to use canned wild pink salmon.
Panko crumbs: You can substitute for the same amount of Almond meal for a keto-friendly version.
Herbs: Fresh parsley and dill for flavor!
Veggies: Shallotand green onion.
Seasonings: Salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
Lime juice
Olive oil

How To Make Salmon Patties Without Eggs Step-by-Step

Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions(scroll down).

Make the Flaxseed Egg
Add flaxseed meal and water to a small bowl and stir. Let rest for 5 minutes to thicken.
Prepare the Salmon Mixture
Flake the salmon apart in a medium bowl. Add almond meal, parsley, shallot, green onion, salt, garlic powder, dill, black pepper, lime juice, and the flaxseed mixture. Mix until well incorporated.
Form into Patties
I use a ½ cup measuring cup to portion the mixture and to make sure all the patties are the same size.
Cook
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a nonstick skillet. Fry the patties for 4- 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Serve with cilantro lime cauliflower rice, if desired.

How To Serve Salmon Patties

Serve theseEasy Eggless Salmon Patties with white rice, Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice, roasted potatoes, green salad, or steamed veggies.

Storing & Freezing Instructions

Kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. Or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat them in a 350º F (180º C)oven until heated through.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use canned Salmon?

Absolutely! My favorite isskinless and boneless wild pink salmon.

What can I use instead of panko crumbs?

You can use almond meal for a gluten-free version, the same amount.

Can I bake these eggless salmon patties?

Yes, you can! Bake at 425º F (218º C)for 15 minutes. Flip, spray the tops with oil spray, and bake for five more minutes.

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Easy Eggless Salmon Patties

Oriana Romero

These Easy Eggless Salmon Patties are juicy, moist, flavorful, and super easy to make!! They come together in about 30 minutes. Whole-30 and Keto friendly.

4.50 from 76 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings 6 patties

Equipment

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Mixing Bowls
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Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

▢ 6 tablespoons (90 ml) water
▢ 2 tablespoons golden flaxseed meal
▢ 18 oz Wild Pink Salmon (about 3 cans), well drained (see notes)
▢ ½ cup Panko crumbs (see notes for substitute)
▢ 1/2 cup fresh parsley ,chopped
▢ 1 shallot ,finely chopped
▢ 1 green onion ,sliced
▢ 1 teaspoon salt
▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
▢ ½ teaspoon dill weed
▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
▢ 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon or lime juice
▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Add flaxseed meal and water to a small bowl and stir. Let rest for 5 minutes to thicken.
Flake the salmon apart in a medium bowl. Add panko bread crumbs, parsley, shallot, green onion, salt, garlic powder, dill, black pepper, lime juice, and the flaxseed mixture. Mix until well incorporated.
Form into 6 patties. I use a ½ cup measuring cup to portion the mixture and to make sure all the patties are the same size.
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a nonstick skillet. Fry the patties for 4- 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Serve with cilantro lime cauliflower rice, if desired

Oriana’s Notes

Flax Seed: I used flaxseed eggs in this because my daughter is allergic to eggs, but If you don’t have any food restrictions, you can substitute for two regular eggs.

Salmon: I prefer using leftover fresh salmon, but I rarely have any leftovers, so using canned salmon is totally okay. Make sure you use skinless and boneless wild pink salmon.

Panko Bread Crumbs: You can use almond meal for a gluten-free version, the same amount.

Oven Instructions: Bake at 425º F (218º C) for 15 minutes. Flip, spray the tops with oil spray, and bake for 5 more minutes.

Store: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. Or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat them in a 350º F (180º C) oven until heated through.

If you’re making this recipe, please read the whole post content to get lots of tips, tricks, variations, frequently asked questions, and step-by-step photos.

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Please note that nutritional information is a rough estimate, and it can vary depending on the products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 717mgPotassium: 349mgFiber: 2gVitamin A: 495IUVitamin C: 8.8mgCalcium: 273mgIron: 1.5mg

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Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Calories 232

Keyword eggfree Eggless grill patties salmon

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Beth says
February 19, 2024 at 12:35 am

These are delicious and sophisticated! I prepared this dish for me and my 5 and 9 yo sons and they both loved it. Served with Greek yogurt (almond yogurt for the dairy- & egg-allergic kid), plus orzo and a lettuce & cucumber salad. Love that this uses pantry & fridge ingredients and comes out tasting fresh and bright. FWIW, lacking listed ingredients I skipped parsley and subbed dried thyme for the dill; still came together beautifully. Excellent recipe.
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- Oriana Romero says
  February 29, 2024 at 9:23 pm
  
  Hello Beth! I’m so thrilled to hear that you and your sons enjoyed the recipe! 🌟 It sounds like a wonderful family meal, and I’m delighted that it was a hit with everyone. Thank you so much for trying out the recipe and for your kind words.
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Kim Langley says
November 15, 2023 at 1:34 am

Just made these tonight! Amazing especially with the cilantro lime cauliflower rice. Definitely plan on making these every few weeks.
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- Oriana Romero says
  November 22, 2023 at 5:22 pm
  
  Hello Kim! It’s great to hear that it was a hit! Thanks a lot for the review and good feedback.
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Angela says
December 17, 2020 at 1:50 am

Worked out beautifully – crispy on the outside, tender in the middle. For those of you who experienced crumbling, you should be aware that 2 tablespoons of flax meal is actually 20 ml in total (10 ml per tablespoon), not 15ml for each tablespoon. Measurements differ based on the ingredient used. If you used 30ml of flax meal to 6 tablespoons of water (90ml in total), the result would be too thick to allow the ingredients to stick together. Hope this helps!
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- Oriana Romero says
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  December 19, 2020 at 2:15 pm
  
  Hello Angela! It sounds like you nailed it! Thanks so much for trying my recipe and taking the time to come back and let me know.
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Bhuvaneshwari Gupta says
November 3, 2020 at 12:14 pm

They turned out great!! Can we also bake these?
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- Oriana Romero says
  November 6, 2020 at 8:29 am
  
  Hello Bhuvaneshwari! Yes, bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, turning once. Thanks so much for trying my recipe and for taking the time to come back and let me know =)
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Patty says
September 24, 2020 at 10:07 pm

Hi Oriana, I just made this recipe, my patties held pretty good, nice color. I used half almond flour & half pork rinds. I didn’t have any eggs so it’s the first time I use flaxseed as a substitute. One question, I let the flaxseed mixed w water rest for 5 mins but it didn’t thicken. It was really tasty tho. Thanks
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- Oriana Romero says
  October 1, 2020 at 6:22 am
  
  Hello Patty! I am glad you liked this recipe. How much water did you add to the flaxseed? Thanks so much for trying my recipe and for taking the time to come back and let me know!
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Regan Ignatow says
August 18, 2020 at 9:19 pm

Made these tonight but forgot the almond meal. They turned out great. Well liked by the whole family. Stayed together but did need to handle with care.
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- Oriana Romero says
  August 24, 2020 at 6:08 am
  
  Hello Regan! So glad you enjoyed this recipe. Thanks so much for trying my recipe recipe and for your feedback.
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Jen says
July 19, 2020 at 10:46 pm

I’ve found so many recipes here that we now use as our go-to recipe (the corn bread is amazing!) but I’ve never even thought to look for a salmon patty recipe, as I always assumed you had to use eggs to make it stick together. I made this exactly as the directions were written, the only exception was that I doubled the recipe to make sure there would be some left overs for lunch tomorrow and I used AP flour instead of the Almond flour since we have both an egg allergy and a nut allergy in the family. I was a little worried about the patty not sticking together, as a few other commenters mentioned, but I had zero issues. The salmon held together perfectly and after cooking for 4 minutes per side, it was golden brown and perfectly crispy. No issues at all with crumbly salmon. My salmon loving daughter loved it and I will definitely make this for her again. Thanks for the awesome recipe!
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- Oriana Romero says
  July 20, 2020 at 11:40 am
  
  Hello Jen! Sounds like you nailed it. My kids LOVE these patties too. Thanks so much for trying my recipe and for taking the time to come back and let me know!
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Karen A Miller says
April 28, 2020 at 2:36 pm

Hi Oriana, I understand that the nutritional amounts are approximate. I was just wondering if the 232kcal is for 1 pattie.
Thank you,
Karen 🙂
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- Oriana Romero says
  April 30, 2020 at 11:15 am
  
  Hello Karen! Yes, 232 kcal per pattie (1/2 cup of mixture per pattie). Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it =)
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luisa says
April 9, 2020 at 12:58 am

Same here I had the same problem, Even when I increased the flax meal from 2 tbsp to 4 tbsp still did not work,it crumbled. My suggestion to the chef: this recipe needs more experimentation to get it so that it does not crumble. I won’t try this again as it will be a waste of time.
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- Oriana Romero says
  April 13, 2020 at 9:16 am
  
  Hello Luisa! I am sorry this recipe didn’t work for you. I never had that problem when making these patties. Thanks for trying my recipe though.
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Michelle says
October 14, 2019 at 6:26 pm

Our salmon patties didn’t hold together at all and were just a pan full of crumbles. I looked over the recipe and followed it exactly. Help please, because I would like to try this recipe again.
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- Oriana Romero says
  October 23, 2019 at 9:32 am
  
  Hello Michelle! You can add one more flax egg. To make a flax egg mix 1 tablespoon of golden flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons water. Hope this helps!
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Susan Lochary-Garguillo says
August 4, 2019 at 11:07 am

Bless you, Oriana; I have a severe egg allergy and had given up on salmon patties!. I cannot wait to make these!!!
Thank you!
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- Oriana Romero says
  August 6, 2019 at 6:02 am
  
  Hello Susan! I have lots of eggless recipes, make sure to check them out. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it =)
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Carmen says
July 16, 2019 at 2:42 pm

Hi,
What do you recommend to swap the almond meal with for someone who is sensitive to almonds and wheat? Any other alternative, paleo flours? Thanks.
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- Oriana Romero says
  July 17, 2019 at 10:57 am
  
  Hello Carmen! One of my readers used cassava flour and he really liked the result. However, I haven’t tested it myself using this alternative ingredient though, if you do, please let me know how it turns out. Thanks for your interest in my recipe.
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Dana Kelly says
June 28, 2019 at 11:04 am

I’ve been looking for a salmon burger recipe without eggs, and this looks great. My step-son also has a nut allergy in addition to an egg allergy, but he loves salmon! I would like to make this for him. Any ideas what would be suitable to substitute for the almond meal?
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- Oriana Romero says
  July 1, 2019 at 6:48 am
  
  Hello Dana! You can use 1/4 cup of regular flour. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it =)
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Nicole says
June 27, 2019 at 12:45 am

I have an allergy to flax and egg. Could I use Chia instead?
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- Oriana Romero says
  July 1, 2019 at 6:38 am
  
  Hello Nicole! Yes, you can use a chia egg too. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it =)
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Ashlee says
February 16, 2019 at 4:26 am

Hi! Just wondering if these are ok to freeze and would you freeze them before or after cooking? Thanks!
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- Oriana says
  February 18, 2019 at 8:19 am
  
  Hello Ashlee! You can freeze them before or after, up to you. Freeze the salmon patties for up to three months, or chill for 1-2 days. If frozen before cooking, defrost frozen patties overnight in the fridge and cook as instructed in the recipe. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it. ?
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Desma says
January 25, 2019 at 1:09 am

These were lovely. Quick to prepare and cook, tasty and best of all the kids loved them. Definitely a do again. Thanks!
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- Oriana says
  January 30, 2019 at 10:30 am
  
  Hello Desma! So glad everyone enjoyed these patties. Thanks so much for trying my recipe and for taking the time to come back and let me know!
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Anita says
November 7, 2018 at 2:27 pm

I made this today, and we really liked it 🙂 I have to say we’re not fans of regular salmon patties, but we like this. Hubby had a heart attack recently and I have an egg and chicken allergy. So I’ve been in search of healthy recipes that cut the salt and fat and add omega 3’s. This fit the bill. The only thing I might do differently next time is to use fresh salmon instead of canned so that it has less salt, I would like to know how to make your cilantro cauliflower rice. If you could provide a link here, it would be appreciated! Thanks for a wonderful recipe!
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- Oriana says
  November 11, 2018 at 2:26 pm
  
  Hello Anita! I’m happy you enjoyed it. Fresh salmon works great for this recipe. Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know!?
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Lavern says
August 9, 2018 at 10:29 am

Loved the recipe. Delicious!
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- Oriana says
  August 13, 2018 at 4:52 am
  
  Hello Lavern!! I’m SO GLAD you enjoyed it. Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know!?
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Alexa Ferrer says
July 16, 2018 at 10:13 pm

This looks delicious! I can’t wait to make it. Do you have any recommendations for a substitute for the almond meal?
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- Oriana says
  July 18, 2018 at 1:17 am
  
  Hello Alexa! If you don’t have any food restriction you can use breadcrumbs or panko.
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Farrah says
January 8, 2018 at 12:20 pm

Salmon is my favorite protein! :]! These look awesome–love that it only takes half an hour to make!
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- Oriana says
  January 8, 2018 at 8:14 pm
  
  Thanks for stopping by, Farrah!! Hope you give my recipe a try soon ????
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