Salmon Made Simple - Using Canned Salmon For Patties

Salmon patties come in many forms; call them cakes or croquettes, whip them up with Mexican flavors or Asian sauces - you would be hard pressed to find a salmon patty recipe not worth trying. One of the most persuasive arguments for salmon patties is that you can cook them up any time of year, even without access to a local fish market for fresh Alaska salmon.

Canned salmon makes exquisite cakes, and you would never know that the fish hadn't been hauled out of a river just that morning. If you choose to go with canned Alaska salmon, you can rest assured that it has all the same qualities as a full filet, and is still packed with healthy omega-3 oils and essential vitamins and minerals. The main difference is that canned salmon can't be grilled as a steak or pan-seared as a filet; first it needs to take on a new form. That's where your salmon patty recipe comes in.

Whip up a patty with mashed chick peas and mint, and maybe a bit of couscous and coriander, for a dish with Moroccan flare. Or keep it simple with some bread crumbs, green onions, and mayonnaise. Turn it into a breakfast dish, almost a quiche, with eggs and cheese. If you need further inspiration, look up your favorite baked salmon recipe, and try incorporating those same flavors and ingredients into a patty.

Salmon patties can easily be cooked in a pan or on the grill. You won't need your cedar planks for grilling if you make patties with a solid consistency that holds up over heat. In general, cooking salmon patties requires a less steady hand than most other methods. If you are famous for a certain culinary clumsiness and only know how to cook salmon in the oven, know that cooking patties is, if anything, even easier than baking salmon.

Next time you are craving some succulent salmon, but can't find it fresh or don't trust your skills in subtle cooking, grab a can of Alaska salmon and start playing patty cake in your kitchen! You get all the same gourmet flavors and health benefits, with a simpler method. Log onto the 'Net today to find your source for a great salmon patty recipe.