These Easy Eggless Salmon Patties are juicy, moist, flavorful, and super easy to make!! They come together in about 30 minutes. The recipe includes step-by-step photos and lots of tips.
Oriana’s Thoughts On The Recipe
These Easy Eggless Salmon Patties are packed with protein, bursting with flavor, and naturally egg-free and dairy-free, so they’re the perfect way to get a stress-free dinner. I created this recipe out of necessity—my family adores salmon, but my kids’ picky eating habits keep me on my toes. Finding a meal that pleases everyone can feel like a miracle, but these juicy, moist, and perfectly crispy salmon patties check all the boxes! They come together in no time, using simple pantry ingredients, and are perfect for busy weeknights.
What I Love About This Recipe
Ingredients You’ll Need & Notes
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions (scroll down).
In a perfect world, I would make these Easy Eggless Salmon Patties with fresh salmon leftovers, but rarely do I have any, so I used canned salmon, and they turned out perfect. If you decide to use canned salmon, make sure you buy skinless and boneless wild pink salmon.
- Golden flaxseed meal: This will help to bind the mixture.
- Salmon: Canned salmon OR fresh salmon will work great. I like to use canned wild pink salmon.
- Panko crumbs: You can substitute the same amount of Almond meal for a gluten-free version.
- Herbs: Fresh parsley and dill for flavor!
- Veggies: Shallot and green onion.
- Seasonings: Salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Lime juice
- Olive oil
Food Allergy Swaps
- Gluten-Free: Instead of Panko crumbs, use gluten-free breadcrumbs, crushed gluten-free crackers, or almond flour.
- This recipe does not contain soy or sesame, but always check labels on canned salmon and breadcrumbs for hidden allergens.
How To Make Salmon Patties Without Eggs Step-by-Step
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions (scroll down).
- Make the Flaxseed Egg
Add flaxseed meal and water to a small bowl and stir. Let rest for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Prepare the Salmon Mixture
Flake the salmon apart in a medium bowl. Add almond meal, parsley, shallot, green onion, salt, garlic powder, dill, black pepper, lime juice, and the flaxseed mixture. Mix until well incorporated.
- Form into Patties
I use a ½ cup measuring cup to portion the mixture and to make sure all the patties are the same size.
- Cook
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a nonstick skillet. Fry the patties for 4- 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Serve with cilantro lime cauliflower rice, if desired.
How To Serve Salmon Patties
Serve these Easy Eggless Salmon Patties with white rice, Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice, roasted potatoes, green salad, or steamed veggies.
Storing and Freezing Instructions
Kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. Or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat them in a 350º F (180º C) oven until heated through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! My favorite is skinless and boneless wild pink salmon.
You can use almond meal for a gluten-free version, the same amount.
Yes, you can! Bake at 425º F (218º C) for 15 minutes. Flip, spray the tops with oil spray, and bake for five more minutes.
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Recipe Card
Easy Eggless Salmon Patties
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons (90 ml) water
- 2 tablespoons golden flaxseed meal
- 18 oz Wild Pink Salmon (about 3 cans), well-drained (see notes)
- ½ cup Panko crumbs (see notes for substitute)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley ,chopped
- 1 shallot ,finely chopped
- 1 green onion ,sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dill weed
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon or lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Important
Don’t forget to check out the step-by-step photos above in the post—they’ll guide you through the process and make everything super clear!
Instructions
- Add flaxseed meal and water to a small bowl and stir. Let rest for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Flake the salmon apart in a medium bowl. Add panko bread crumbs, parsley, shallot, green onion, salt, garlic powder, dill, black pepper, lime juice, and the flaxseed mixture. Mix until well incorporated.
- Form into 6 patties. I use a ½ cup measuring cup to portion the mixture and to make sure all the patties are the same size.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a nonstick skillet. Fry the patties for 4- 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve with cilantro lime cauliflower rice, if desired
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- Gluten-Free: Instead of Panko crumbs, use gluten-free breadcrumbs, crushed gluten-free crackers, or almond flour.
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- This recipe does not contain soy or sesame, but always check labels on canned salmon and breadcrumbs for hidden allergens.
I appreciate your feedback, and it helps others, too!
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Eggless Baking Frequently Asked Questions
You’ve asked, and I’ve answered! Read on for a handful of answers to the most frequently asked questions about eggless baking.
Hi Oriana, I just made this recipe, my patties held pretty good, nice color. I used half almond flour & half pork rinds. I didn’t have any eggs so it’s the first time I use flaxseed as a substitute. One question, I let the flaxseed mixed w water rest for 5 mins but it didn’t thicken. It was really tasty tho. Thanks
Hello Patty! I am glad you liked this recipe. How much water did you add to the flaxseed? Thanks so much for trying my recipe and for taking the time to come back and let me know!
Made these tonight but forgot the almond meal. They turned out great. Well liked by the whole family. Stayed together but did need to handle with care.
Hello Regan! So glad you enjoyed this recipe. Thanks so much for trying my recipe recipe and for your feedback.
I’ve found so many recipes here that we now use as our go-to recipe (the corn bread is amazing!) but I’ve never even thought to look for a salmon patty recipe, as I always assumed you had to use eggs to make it stick together. I made this exactly as the directions were written, the only exception was that I doubled the recipe to make sure there would be some left overs for lunch tomorrow and I used AP flour instead of the Almond flour since we have both an egg allergy and a nut allergy in the family. I was a little worried about the patty not sticking together, as a few other commenters mentioned, but I had zero issues. The salmon held together perfectly and after cooking for 4 minutes per side, it was golden brown and perfectly crispy. No issues at all with crumbly salmon. My salmon loving daughter loved it and I will definitely make this for her again. Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Hello Jen! Sounds like you nailed it. My kids LOVE these patties too. Thanks so much for trying my recipe and for taking the time to come back and let me know!
Hi Oriana, I understand that the nutritional amounts are approximate. I was just wondering if the 232kcal is for 1 pattie.
Thank you,
Karen 🙂
Hello Karen! Yes, 232 kcal per pattie (1/2 cup of mixture per pattie). Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it =)
Same here I had the same problem, Even when I increased the flax meal from 2 tbsp to 4 tbsp still did not work,it crumbled. My suggestion to the chef: this recipe needs more experimentation to get it so that it does not crumble. I won’t try this again as it will be a waste of time.
Hello Luisa! I am sorry this recipe didn’t work for you. I never had that problem when making these patties. Thanks for trying my recipe though.
Our salmon patties didn’t hold together at all and were just a pan full of crumbles. I looked over the recipe and followed it exactly. Help please, because I would like to try this recipe again.
Hello Michelle! You can add one more flax egg. To make a flax egg mix 1 tablespoon of golden flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons water. Hope this helps!
Bless you, Oriana; I have a severe egg allergy and had given up on salmon patties!. I cannot wait to make these!!!
Thank you!
Hello Susan! I have lots of eggless recipes, make sure to check them out. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it =)
Hi,
What do you recommend to swap the almond meal with for someone who is sensitive to almonds and wheat? Any other alternative, paleo flours? Thanks.
Hello Carmen! One of my readers used cassava flour and he really liked the result. However, I haven’t tested it myself using this alternative ingredient though, if you do, please let me know how it turns out. Thanks for your interest in my recipe.
I’ve been looking for a salmon burger recipe without eggs, and this looks great. My step-son also has a nut allergy in addition to an egg allergy, but he loves salmon! I would like to make this for him. Any ideas what would be suitable to substitute for the almond meal?
Hello Dana! You can use 1/4 cup of regular flour. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it =)
I have an allergy to flax and egg. Could I use Chia instead?
Hello Nicole! Yes, you can use a chia egg too. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it =)
Hi! Just wondering if these are ok to freeze and would you freeze them before or after cooking? Thanks!
Hello Ashlee! You can freeze them before or after, up to you. Freeze the salmon patties for up to three months, or chill for 1-2 days. If frozen before cooking, defrost frozen patties overnight in the fridge and cook as instructed in the recipe. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it. ?
These were lovely. Quick to prepare and cook, tasty and best of all the kids loved them. Definitely a do again. Thanks!
Hello Desma! So glad everyone enjoyed these patties. Thanks so much for trying my recipe and for taking the time to come back and let me know!
I made this today, and we really liked it 🙂 I have to say we’re not fans of regular salmon patties, but we like this. Hubby had a heart attack recently and I have an egg and chicken allergy. So I’ve been in search of healthy recipes that cut the salt and fat and add omega 3’s. This fit the bill. The only thing I might do differently next time is to use fresh salmon instead of canned so that it has less salt, I would like to know how to make your cilantro cauliflower rice. If you could provide a link here, it would be appreciated! Thanks for a wonderful recipe!
Hello Anita! I’m happy you enjoyed it. Fresh salmon works great for this recipe. Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know!?
Loved the recipe. Delicious!
Hello Lavern!! I’m SO GLAD you enjoyed it. Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know!?
This looks delicious! I can’t wait to make it. Do you have any recommendations for a substitute for the almond meal?
Hello Alexa! If you don’t have any food restriction you can use breadcrumbs or panko.
Salmon is my favorite protein! :]! These look awesome–love that it only takes half an hour to make!
Thanks for stopping by, Farrah!! Hope you give my recipe a try soon ????