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Mediterranean Salmon Patties Recipe with Feta

10 Irresistible Mediterranean Salmon Patties with Crumbled Feta

These Mediterranean Salmon Patties are packed with bold flavors from crumbled feta, fresh herbs, lemon, and sun-dried tomatoes. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re perfect for a healthy lunch, easy dinner, or tasty meal prep.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 810 patties 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 (6–7 oz) cans salmon, drained and flaked (or 1 ½ cups cooked salmon)

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped

  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed, drained)

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried dill)

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 large egg

  • ½ cup breadcrumbs (or panko)

  • 12 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)

Instructions

  • Mix Ingredients
    In a large bowl, combine the salmon, feta, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, garlic, lemon juice, zest, and seasonings.

  • Add Binders
    Stir in the egg and breadcrumbs until the mixture holds together.

  • Form Patties
    Shape into 8–10 small patties.

  • Cook
    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden and crisp.

 

  • Serve
    Serve warm with tzatziki, in a pita, or over a fresh salad.

Notes

  • Fresh vs. Canned Salmon: Both work great! Just be sure to drain canned salmon well.

  • Make Ahead: Form patties and refrigerate up to 24 hours before cooking.

  • Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to keep the recipe GF.

 


  • Author: Hailee Nova
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Pan-Fried
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 patty
  • Calories: ~120
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

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