Teriyaki Salmon and Rice Patties Recipe

teriyaki salmon and rice patties stacked side by side on a plate with green onion and sesame seeds.

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Teriyaki Salmon and Rice Patties Recipe

A salmon patty needs a job to do beyond frying and forgetting, so I stuff mine with rice and teriyaki flavor, inside and out. I mix fresh ginger, garlic, and a little maple syrup right into the salmon mixture, then finish everything with a quick homemade teriyaki sauce for dipping. It also solves the classic "what do I make with this salmon fillet" question without turning dinner into a big production.

Prep Time20

Cook Time35

Total Time55

Course: Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian

Servings:

Calories: 205kcal

Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

Salmon Patties:

1.5 lb fresh salmon fillet, skin-on
salt to taste
1 tsp black pepper more or less to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
1 1/2 cups cooked jasmine rice or can use other leftover cooked rice
1/3 cup minced red onion
3 large garlic cloves
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
5 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
3 Tbsp maple syrup
1/4 cup diced green onion
1 1/2 slices of dense bread crumbled
2 medium eggs

Teriyaki Sauce:

1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
3 Tbsp maple syrup
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 Tbsp chicken or vegetable stock
2 large garlic cloves
1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger
1/2 Tbsp cornstarch

Optional Toppings:

Diced green onion
Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Cook Salmon:

Preheat oven to 425℉ and cover a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and grease it, or like it with parchment paper.
Rub the salmon skin with some oil and place the fillet skin down on the prepared baking sheet.
Season with some salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Bake salmon for 15-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of your salmon fillet.
Once salmon is done, take it out and set aside to cool.

Salmon Patties:

When salmon is cooled enough to handle, start flaking salmon meat off the skin with a fork and add it to the large mixing bowl.
Add rice to the mixing bowl.
Add red onion, green onion, pressed garlic, grated ginger, eggs, crumbled bread, soy sauce, and maple syrup t the mixing bowl as well. Gently mix everything together until completely incorporated.
Form salmon patties that are about 3 inches in diameter and little more than 1/2 inch in thickness.
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add 3-4 Tbsp of cooking oil.
Place patties into the skillet and cook for about 5-8 minutes, until golden brown. Flip to the other side and cook until golden brown.

Sauce:

Combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small mixing bowl, whisk well.
Heat sauce pot over medium heat and add teriyaki sauce mixture. Cook for a few minutes, until heated through and thickened.
Serve with cooked salmon patties.

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