Salmon and Rice Patties

These salmon patties are soft and flavorful on the inside and have a delightful crunchy outer shell. It’s a special recipe for salmon patties because I added rice right into the patty mixture and flavored it with onions and sun-dried tomatoes. What gives these patties the beautiful crunch on the outside is the bread crumb coating. You can use Panko or regular bead crumbs for that. 

If you’re intrigued by the idea of rice in salmon patties, make sure to try my Teriyaki Salmon patties too. While I absolutely adore salmon patties with rice added, I also love my classic Salmon Patties. 

SALMON AND RICE PATTIES

I originally created this recipe almost 10 years ago, when I tried to use up leftover rice from our Chinese food order. We fell in love with it then, and I still make salmon patties with rice more often than the classic way. 

It comes together in no time and tastes so good. My favorite part is the texture of the crunchy outside while it’s still soft and tender inside. I achieve that crunch by coating the outside with bread crumbs. Panko is actually better to use on the outside because it gets so nice and crispy when you fry it in the pan. 

Regular bread crumbs are usually better to mix into the salmon and rice mixture because it absorbs the moisture better. It also helps hold the shape of the patty better. But, great thing about Panko and regular bread crumbs is that they can be used interchangeably.

Both ways, you will get an easy, delicious, and filling dinner. 

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Can I Use Fresh Salmon?

Yes you can! You can use leftover cooked salmon or you can bake salmon to use in patties. 

Can I Use Sun-Dried Tomatoes In Oil?

Yes, you can substitute jarred sun-dried tomatoes in oil but you would need to squeeze out the oil. (Save squeezed oil, don’t discard it, and it’s great for dipping bread.)

Can I Use Panko Bread Crumbs?

Absolutely! I actually prefer to use Panko for coating the outside of the patties. You can use Panko outside for coating and inside in salmon mixture though. 

Panko is light and airy and generally made with only the inside of white bread, without the crust. So it does crisp up much better when used as a coating. It’s also softer so when it’s mixed into the meatball, vegetarian burger, or salmon patty mixture, it doesn’t thicken as well as regular bread crumbs. So you usually need a couple of extra tablespoons of Panko to mix into the mixture. 

So the choice is ultimately yours, to use all regular bread crumbs, all Panko, or a mix of both. 

WHAT CAN I SERVE WITH THESE SALMON PATTIES?

Since this recipe already has the salmon and rice together in one patty, I like to make a light side dish. Try:

Side salads

Green Beans

Asparagus

Zucchini

Carrots

Roasted cauliflower or broccoli

Roasted vegetable medley

MORE RECIPES TO TRY

Fresh Salmon Patties

Shrimp Scampi Meatballs

Avocado Salmon Rice Bowl

Garlic Shrimp Rice Bowl

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Originally published December 7, 2012. Updated April 2, 202o.