Question 1

What is the best salmon for salmon patty recipe?

Accepted Answer

You can use any kind of salmon you like. There are many kinds to choose from and some work better than others, but it is really just what you prefer. You can even use canned salmon instead of fresh salmon to save you a lot of prep time. Making salmon cakes is easiest with moist salmon that will stick together better.

Question 2

What are the different kinds of salmon?

Accepted Answer

The fresh salmon from the Pacific Ocean includes sockeye, Coho, Chinook, Chum, and Pink salmon. From the Atlantic Ocean, you will only find one kind which they have aptly named Atlantic salmon. Canned salmon comes in several varieties as well including canned red salmon, pink, and sockeye salmon. You may also hear these salmon types referred to as silver, dog, keta, or king salmon.

Question 3

What is the difference between salmon croquettes, burgers, and patties?

Accepted Answer

When making croquettes, the salmon is ground into a paste and mixed with flour or cornmeal. Then, they are shaped into balls or patties before frying. Salmon burgers are the same as patties, but you make them larger to fit on a bun. Also, you may find other ingredients in salmon burgers like minced onions and bell peppers.

Question 4

Why do my salmon patties fall apart?

Accepted Answer

The most common reason for crumbly salmon patties is that they are too wet. They need a certain amount of bread crumbs or some other dry breading to hold them together. Since salmon types vary in the amount of fat and moisture, you may have to adjust your recipe. If you overmix your salmon, this can also make them too dense, and they can fall apart when cooking them. Try chilling your patties for 30 minutes before cooking and do not handle them too much.

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