
Mix the Salmon Base
Gently combine the salmon, fresh breadcrumbs, onion, butter, salt, and black pepper.

The salmon mixture looks almost too soft when it goes into the loaf pan, then bakes into a delicate slice. Cold leftovers crisp beautifully in butter the next day.
This Salmon Loaf is tender, savory, and wonderfully comforting with flaky salmon, buttery breadcrumbs, and a soft, delicate texture that holds together without feeling heavy! Simple pantry ingredients come together in a classic family-style supper that pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, peas, and a squeeze of fresh lemon.

I want the mixture to look a little too soft before it goes into the oven. I use the old glass loaf pan for the full recipe. Cold slices fry up beautifully in a little butter the next day. Worth making extra for that alone.

Gently combine the salmon, fresh breadcrumbs, onion, butter, salt, and black pepper.

Whisk the milk and eggs together, then fold them into the salmon mixture just until evenly moistened.

Spoon the soft mixture into a greased glass loaf pan and spread it evenly without packing it down.

Bake until lightly browned, firm in the center, and 160°F, about 35 to 45 minutes.
Let the loaf rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.

The salmon mixture looks almost too soft when it goes into the loaf pan, then bakes into a delicate slice. Cold leftovers crisp beautifully in butter the next day.
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6 servings — Serving size: 1 slice
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