Salmon Patties with Spicy Aioli
These easy and healthy salmon patties with spicy aioli are the perfect versatile and healthy meal. They are easily made in 30 minutes using an oven, stovetop, or air fryer.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
For the patties:
- 1.5 lbs salmon filet
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup chopped nuts (almonds or pecans work well)
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp sea salt + more to taste
For the aioli:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Frank's red hot buffalo sauce
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and place the salmon on the baking sheet skin side down. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes (depending on thickness of salmon), until pink and can be easily flaked with a fork. Set aside to cool. Leave oven on if using the oven option.
- While salmon is cooking, heat a skillet to medium heat. Once hot, place the oil in the pan, then add the onion and garlic. Saute until translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, place the cooked salmon in the bowl, discard the skin. Flake with a fork and toss in the onion and garlic. Now add in the almond flour, 1/2 of the nuts, eggs, parsley, mustard, lemon juice, paprika, sea salt, and pepper. Mix really well until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- For the oven, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a 1/4 or 1/3 dry measuring cup, spoon the salmon mixture into the measuring cup and pack it in to form a patty. Remove onto the parchment paper and pat down more with a spatula to flatten. Sprinkle each patty with the nut mixture for a more crispy texture. Bake at 400 degrees for 13 minutes, then broil for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Remove from heat.
- For the stovetop, heat a large skillet to medium high heat. Once hot, add in 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil. Create patties using the same method above. Cook for 3 minutes on the first side until crispy brown, then flip over and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
- While salmon patties are cooking, make the aioli by whisking together all aioli ingredients.