Salmon patties are a versatile food which require little time to prepare. They have been celebrated in the South for centuries so why not learn how to make salmon patties?http://www.examiner.com/x-43243-Raleigh-Comfort-Food-Restaurant-Examiner~y2010m4d3-Southern-food-and-sports-at-High-Park-Bar-and-Grille

Salmon patties are a simple fish dish prepared from salmon and fried in patty form like a hamburger. Patties can also be grilled, baked or broiled. If the fried version is preferred, frying in a small amount of oil, which is suitable for high temperatures, or in a non stick skillet are additional option. Salmon is naturally low in carbohydrates.http://www.obgyn.net/pcos/pcos.asp?page=articles/pcos_and_diet_mckittrick Bread crumbs or cracker crumbs can be used to increase the carbohydrate count, or substituted with minced onions or Parmesan cheese for less carbohydrates.

Canned salmon is one cost effective, and nutritious option.http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/finfish-and-shellfish-products/4104/2 It is also convenient to stock on a pantry shelf and use for a last minute meal. However fresh, frozen, or smoked salmon can be used as well. The latter choices will require additional preparation time. Serve with vegetables, salad, and rice.

Canned salmon is one cost effective, and nutritious option.http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/finfish-and-shellfish-products/4104/24 It is also convenient to stock on a pantry shelf and use for a last minute meal. However fresh, frozen, or smoked salmon can be used as well. The latter choices will require additional preparation time. Set aside aproximately one hour to prepare the patties, or prepare them ahead of time. Raw patties can be frozen or refrigerated for future use.

To make the patties, start with some basic ingredients:

1 can salmon, 16 ounce, undrained and flakedhttp://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/salmon_patties/

1 onion

1 large eggs

Ground black pepper

Bread crumbshttp://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Salmon-Patties-I/Detail.aspx

Different herbs and seasonings can be used to season the patties and appropriate them to a specific meal. Consider creating a Cajun entree with spicy patty by adding cayenne pepper. Dried pepper flakes can be used as well as fresh jalapeno peppers. The same thing goes for onions and herbs - use the fresh or dried version, to suit your taste. Some herbs to try are Old Bay, dill, chives, oregano, basil, coriander, paprika, garlic, and scallions.http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/salmon-cakes-recipe/index.html Quantities will vary depending on how many patties you want to prepare.

By now, your ingredients have been selected, as well as your preferred cooking method. If you choose canned salmon as the main ingredient for this dish, then mixing can commence. However if you have chosen the fresh, frozen or smoked variety, preparation will be slightly different. Fresh or thawed salmon can be minced in a food processor or simply shredded with a fork.http://allrecipes.com/recipe/salmon-rosemary-burgers/detail.aspx Using fresh salmon will give the patties a slightly different taste, and will require a bit longer to cook. Smoked salmon is fully cooked and can be used in much the same fashion as canned.

If you are using fresh herbs, now is the time to mince those as well. Note that all your ingredients should be of similar proportion so no particular one overwhelms the patty at any given bite. Mince herbs by hand or in a food processor or a dedicated grinder. Combine ingredients and season as you go. Adding bread crumbs, flour or even corn meal will provide firmness for your patty and ensure it holds together well during cooking. These ingredients can also be used as filler when making large quantities.http://low-carb-cooking.suite101.com/article.cfm/salmon_patties Another option is to coat the patties with flour or bread crumbs for the cutlet effect.

Consider how you want to serve your patties. Whether it be on a bun, in a panini, on or with a salad, in a wrap, or as a snack on the go. Add some citrus juice and mayonnaise and serve with noodles for an Asian simulation. Or cover the patty with cheese and eat it like a burger with all the fixings. It's even suitable with spaghetti.http://www.jewishfood-list.com/recipes/pasta/spaghettisalmonballs01.html

A refreshing summertime compliment to salmon patties is cucumber sauce. Cucumbers have a delicate flavor and can be seasoned in an assortment of ways. Your sauce can be simple or as complex as you like. Start by washing, peeling and finely chopping a cucumber. Use either sour cream, mayonnaise, or yogurt for the base, and season with salt, pepper, onions, thyme or oregano, as you prefer.http://hubpages.com/hub/Salmon-Patties-With-Cucumber-Sauce

If you fry your patties in oil and want to offset them with something light, then consider a salad consisting of:

1 head of lettuce or bag of spinachhttp://www.grouprecipes.com/55993/salmon-cakes-with-spinach-salad.html

1 shredded carrots

1/2 chopped onionhttp://www.iaff.org/hs/fts/MenuPlanner/recipes/salmoncakesovermixedgreensalad.asp

5 sliced radishes

1 tspn orange zest vinegar and oilhttp://www.myfamilykitchen.com/salmon-cakes.html

Toss salad and top with a salmon patty and serve with warm pumpernickel bread or in a pita pocket.