Feta Salmon Fritters: Crispy, Savory, and Perfectly Golden
There’s something so satisfying about a good fritter — crispy exterior with a tender and flavorful center. These feta salmon fritters are the perfect balance of flavors, made with flakey salmon, savory feta cheese and fresh herbs. They’re delicious with a side salad and your favorite dipping sauce, or served in a bun with all you go-to toppings.
I love them for an easy weeknight dinner, or a fun appetizer for holidays or dinner parties.
Fritters are one of those comfort foods that can be made in endless combinations. Often made using flaked cooked fish, I love using ground up for a softer center.
This version packs in protein and bold flavor, and the combination of salmon and feta hits all the right notes. The feta adds a tang that brightens the richness of the salmon, while the fresh herbs and lemon bring everything to life.
Serving suggestions:
What You’ll Need
- Skinless salmon, finely chopped or pureed in the food processor
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Eggs
- Breadcrumbs or panko
- Chopped parsley or red onion
- Fresh herbs- dill and parsley
- Lemon zest and juice
- Dijon mustard
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika
- Olive oil for frying
- Grind the salmon in a food processor
- Add it to a bowl with the egg, breadcrumbs, spices, dijon, feta, herbs and lemon zest. Mix well to combine
- With oiled hands, shape the mix into small, palm-sized fritters. Dip each fritter into breadcrumbs to coat all sides
- Heat olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on medium/high heat, until browned
- Serve with fresh lemon juice and your favorite dipping sauce
Serve these fritters warm with a dollop of yogurt, spicy mayo, tzatziki, or a simple garlic aioli. They’re fantastic as an appetizer, over a salad for lunch, or in a bun or pita for a quick sandwich.
A Few Tips
- No fresh salmon? Canned or pre-baked salmon work well in this recipe
- Make it your own: Add finely grated zucchini or carrots to the mix for extra veggies
- Meal prep magic: They reheat perfectly in an air fryer or oven the next day
These feta salmon fritters are everything you want in a quick, wholesome meal. They’re crisp, flavorful, and full of good fats and protein. I know you guys are going to love them!
Other salmon recipes you’ll love:
Balsamic Salmon Bites
Pistachio Herb Salmon
Honey Dill Salmon
Feta Salmon Fritters
Ingredients
- 1 lb skinless salmon
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1/4 cup dill finely chopped
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp unseasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Directions
- Add the salmon to a food processor and pulse a few times to puree. You can leave a few small chunks for added texture if preferred.
- Transfer the salmon to a bowl with 2 tbsp of the breadcrumbs, the feta cheese, chopped herbs, seasoning, mustard, lemon zest and egg. Mix well.
- Oil your hands and shape the salmon mixture into 8 palm-sized patties, or about 10 slightly smaller ones.
- Pour the remaining 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs into a bowl. Dip each salmon fritter into the breadcrumbs to coat both sides.
- Heat a skillet on medium heat with about 1/4 cup of olive oil. Cook the fritters for 3-4 minutes per side on medium/high heat until browned.
- Serve warm with garlic aioli, spicy mayo or greek yogurt
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