Thai-Style Sesame Salmon Patties (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Patty Base

01 - 1.5 pounds skinless center-cut salmon fillets, finely chopped
02 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
03 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
05 - 1 tablespoon sambal oelek or Sriracha

→ Aromatics and Herbs

06 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
08 - 1 lime, zested and half juiced
09 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
10 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
11 - 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
12 - 3 green onions, chopped

→ Coating

13 - 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs, divided
14 - 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
15 - 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
16 - 1 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/2 teaspoon pepper

# Instructions:

01 - Remove any skin and bones from your salmon fillets and chop into small pieces. Pop the chopped salmon in a large bowl and set aside.
02 - In another bowl, combine mayo, soy sauce, fish sauce, sambal oelek, garlic, ginger, lime zest and juice, red onion, herbs, seasonings, and 1 cup of the panko. Add the salmon and mix thoroughly with your hands.
03 - Shape the mixture into 6-7 patties and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let them firm up in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
04 - Mix the remaining panko with white and black sesame seeds in a shallow bowl. Press each chilled patty into the mixture to coat all sides.
05 - Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties in batches for about 4 minutes per side until they reach 145°F inside and are golden brown outside.

# Notes:

01 - Can be made with canned salmon instead of fresh
02 - Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days
03 - Can be served on a bun or over greens