1-Getting started with these patties: Getting started with these patties is as easy as raiding your fridge for a few basics. Begin by preparing your ingredients: drain the salmon and remove any skin or bones if you spot them, then chop the spinach, onion, and garlic finely. This sets the stage for a mix that’s full of flavor and easy to handle.

2-Next: in a large bowl, combine the salmon with the chopped spinach, onion, garlic, almond meal or bread crumbs, eggs, lemon juice, hummus, feta cheese, salt, and capers if you’re using them. Mix everything gently to keep the patties tender overmixing can make them tough, so take it slow.

3-Once mixed: cover the bowl and pop it in the fridge for about 30 minutes; this helps the flavors blend and makes forming the patties a breeze. After chilling, shape the mixture into four tight patties, ready for the pan.

4-First Step: Mixing and Chilling: Start by draining that 15oz can of wild salmon and mixing it with ½ cup almond meal, 2 large eggs, ½ cup chopped onion, 1 cup chopped spinach, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 tablespoons hummus, ¼ cup feta cheese, and ½ teaspoon salt. Don’t forget those optional 2 tablespoons of capers for extra zing. Cover and chill for 30 minutes to firm up the mix, which makes shaping easier and improves the final texture.

5-Heat a skillet: over medium with a splash of extra virgin olive oil. Form your patties and cook them for 5 to 7 minutes per side until they’re golden and cooked through. The total prep time is around 35 minutes, cooking takes 15, so you’re looking at about 50 minutes from start to finish.

6-Cooking and Serving Tips: When it’s time to cook, place the patties in the hot skillet and let them brown nicely flip carefully to avoid breaking them. Serve warm, perhaps with a side that complements the flavors, like a fresh salad. For dietary swaps, use the options mentioned earlier and adjust cooking times as needed to keep everything just right. This step-by-step approach ensures your patties turn out moist and full of that Mediterranean goodness every time.