My oldest daughter was recently diagnosed with a wheat allergy, so since then she has gone gluten-free. I have tried to switch over many of our family meals to gluten-free as well, because, let’s face it, I don’t have time to be cooking 2 different dinners every night!
As it turned out, I already made many things without that pesky gluten in them. And for the things I did make with a gluten ingredient, it has been fairly easy to switch it out for an acceptable substitute.
Growing up, my dad would often make salmon patties for dinner. I always loved eating them with rice, so a few years ago I started making them for my family as well. This was when my son was in his terribly picky stage, so I didn’t really expect him to like them. Then my husband had the brilliant idea of calling them “fish cookies,” and they instantly became one of his favorite meals!
My dad always made them with smashed up crackers, but I have substituted them with gluten-free oatmeal (and I actually like them a little better, but don’t tell my dad!) Usually I bake them, but this time I fried them in coconut oil because it was way too hot to turn on the oven. Frying them isn’t quite as healthy, but it does make the outside nice and crispy.
Here is the recipe, in case you would like to try them as well. If you are a nursing mom, like me, this recipe is an added bonus because the salmon has great nutrients for you and baby! I serve them with a side of white rice and usually steamed vegetables. And don’t forget the soy sauce and Sriracha! (Soy sauce usually has gluten, so my teenager didn’t get any this time-I think she used ranch for a dipping sauce instead.)
This recipe also makes a good amount of food, so it is great and economical for large families.
Ingredients
- 2 (15 oz.) cans of salmon
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup of gluten-free oats
- 2 TB mayo
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Coconut oil for frying
Instructions
- Open the cans of salmon into a large mixing bowl and remove spines. (Tiny bones are fine to leave in, they soften up when cooked.)
- Add eggs, oats, mayo, and seasoning.
- Mix well.
- Heat oil in frying pan.
- While oil is heating, form small balls of salmon mixture with your hands and then flatten into patties.
- Fry on each side for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Serve with rice and vegetables.
If you make this recipe, I would love it if you came back and told me how you liked it. If you would prefer to bake, preheat oven to 425 F and bake for 15 minutes.
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