Diabetic Easy Southern Salmon Patties
✅ Why This Version Is Better for Blood Sugar
- No white flour
- Uses almond flour or crushed pork rinds instead of breadcrumbs
- High protein + healthy fats help stabilize glucose
- Quick and budget-friendly
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 6 patties)
- 1 (14–15 oz) can salmon (drained, bones removed if desired)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- 2 tbsp diced bell pepper (optional)
- ¼ cup almond flour
or ¼ cup crushed pork rinds (zero carb option) - 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil for frying
🥣 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Salmon
- Drain salmon well.
- Flake with a fork in a mixing bowl.
2️⃣ Mix Ingredients
Add:
- Egg
- Onion
- Bell pepper
- Almond flour (or pork rinds)
- Mayo
- Seasonings
Mix until well combined. If mixture feels too wet, add 1–2 more tablespoons almond flour.
3️⃣ Form Patties
Shape into 5–6 small patties.
4️⃣ Cook
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
- Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and heated through.
📊 Estimated Nutrition (Per Patty – 6 patties)
- Calories: ~160
- Net Carbs: 2–3g
- Protein: ~14g
- Fat: ~11g
🥗 Serve With (Low-Carb Sides)
- Steamed green beans
- Collard greens
- Cucumber salad
- Cauliflower mash
💡 Blood Sugar Tips
- Pair with non-starchy vegetables.
- Avoid serving on white bread.
- A squeeze of fresh lemon helps brighten flavor without adding carbs.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- 🧄 Air fryer version
- 🌶️ Spicy Cajun-style version
- 🧀 Cheesy salmon patties
- 🥣 Old-fashioned version with a lighter carb swap
Just tell me which one you’d prefer 😊
