🐟 Low Carb 3-Ingredient Salmon Patties
These are quick, high-protein patties with almost no carbs—great for a light meal, meal prep, or keto-style eating.
🧾 Ingredients (3 total)
- 1 can salmon (drained, about 200–250g)
- 1 egg
- 2–3 tbsp almond flour (or crushed pork rinds for extra low-carb crunch)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the salmon
- Drain canned salmon well
- Remove large bones/skin if preferred (they’re edible but optional)
2. Mix
- In a bowl, combine:
- salmon
- egg
- almond flour
- Mix until it holds together like a thick dough
💡 If too wet, add a little more almond flour.
3. Form patties
- Shape into small round patties (2–4 depending on size)
4. Cook
Choose one method:
🍳 Pan-fry (best texture)
- Heat a little oil or butter
- Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden
🔥 Air fryer
- 190°C (375°F) for 8–10 minutes, flip halfway
🍽️ Result
- Texture: crispy outside, tender inside
- Flavor: savory, slightly fishy (in a good way), rich
- High protein, very low carb
🔥 Easy upgrades (optional but great)
- Add black pepper or garlic powder
- A squeeze of lemon for freshness
- Serve with sugar-free mayo or yogurt dip
- Add chopped herbs (dill or parsley)
🥗 Serving ideas
- With salad 🥬
- Wrapped in lettuce 🥬
- With cucumber slices 🥒
- Or on its own as a protein snack
⏱️ Overview
- Prep: 5 minutes
- Cook: 8–10 minutes
- Effort: very easy
If you want, I can also make:
- A crispy restaurant-style salmon patty version
- Or a tuna + salmon hybrid low-carb version