Mini Wild Salmon Patties with Lemony Avocado Sauce

These kid-friendly salmon patties are not only some of the healthiest burgers out there, but every bite is a burst of citrusy, fresh deliciousness. They are gluten-free, dairy-free, and make a great freezer meal.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It’s gluten- and dairy-free. If you don’t have almond meal on hand, you can easily substitute Panko breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs instead.
• Easily double and freeze a second batch for later. As long as you’re getting your kitchen and hands dirty, I’d suggest making the most of that time by doing so. Note: You do have to make the Lemony Avocado Sauce fresh.
• It’s easy to keep the ingredients on hand. I almost always have everything I need to make the salmon patties. (If you want the Lemony Avocado Sauce on top, you may have to make a trip to the store unless you usually have lemons and avocados on hand.)
• Really economical! Canned wild salmon is MUCH cheaper than fresh wild salmon. I paid about $2.75 per can at Aldi. One thing to know is that you will have to do a little dirty work to sort out the bones and skin over a colander. Don’t stress too much about the little bones, though. They are very tiny and brittle and you won’t notice them. Plus, they add in calcium!
• Serve hot or cold. The combo of the crispy, dill-infused salmon patties with the Lemony Avocado Sauce just works. I eat these warm or cold, to be honest. With the sauce, they are delicious either way!

Ingredients Needed

For the Salmon Patties:

• Canned wild salmon – You’ll need to remove the skin and bones and drain any extra liquid.
• Lemon – You’ll use the juice and the zest.
• Fresh parsley – You can use dried parsley if you need to.
• Garlic
• Dried minced onion
• Dried dill
• Dijon mustard
• Blanched almond flour/meal – You can sub all-purpose flour if it’s ok to have gluten.
• Large eggs

For the Lemony Avocado Sauce:

• Avocado
• Lemon juice
• Dijon mustard
• Dried dill
• Garlic

How to Serve Salmon Patties

First of all, I’d highly recommend making the Lemony Avocado Sauce in the recipe to top these cakes. The creaminess and beautiful color of the sauce contrasts well with the warm, crispy salmon patties. You could also use an all-natural Tartar Sauce for serving, if you want.

My kids liked them on mini buns with a slice of cheese on top, like a burger. I ate these Salmon and Sweet Potato Cakes a la carte with some of the Avocado Aioli sauce on top. Delicious!

Here are a few simple, healthy side options:

• Strawberry Avocado Salad with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Oven Roasted Broccoli
• Simple Boiled Baby Potatoes
• Oven Roasted Asparagus
• Your favorite fruit (i.e. cantaloupe, grapes, berries)

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