Salmon Patties with Cottage Cheese Dip : High-Protein, Crispy & Creamy
These Salmon Patties are crispy on the outside, tender inside, and packed with clean protein. Paired with a cool, creamy cottage cheese dip (blended smooth), they’re a perfect match of flavor and texture. Whether you’re using canned or cooked fresh salmon, this meal is easy, budget-friendly, and ready in under 30 minutes. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or protein-rich snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
Ingredients
For the Salmon Patties:
2 cans (5 oz each) salmon, drained and flaked (or 1 1/2 cups cooked salmon)
1 egg
1/4 cup breadcrumbs or almond flour
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for pan-frying
For the Cottage Cheese Dip:
1/2 cup cottage cheese (blended until smooth)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dill (fresh or dried)
1/2 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a bowl, combine salmon, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and shape into 4–5 patties.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
In a blender or food processor, blend all dip ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Serve patties warm with the cottage cheese dip on the side or drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g