Salmon Croquettes

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Salmon Croquettes – pan fried, protein-packed, breadcrumbed rolls made with  salmon and aromatics. It makes for  a quick and tasty appetizer , breakfast or dinner fix. Very budget-friendly and simple to make!

Depending on your family history, these Salmon Croquettes are also referred to as salmon cakes or salmon patties. But one thing is for sure, this is a tasty and easy recipe that saves you not just time, but also money.

This recipe is a Southern favorite. It is often served at home and even in bars and restaurants. What makes this dish a surefire hit is that is easy to assemble and very budget-friendly. You’ll find that it only calls for a couple of simple ingredients that are probably sitting right in your pantry now.

Aside from that, these croquettes here are quite tasty, too – inside and out. It’s packed (but not overwhelming) with onions, garlic and savory herb flavor which is pretty basic yet indulgent. 

The use of minced garlic for this recipe allows the garlicky flavor to disperse easily and incorporate well into the salmon mixture.

To amped the flavor, I used creole seasoning – yes , I just can’t live without  it . Makes everything tastes better!  To coat the salmon mixture I used panko bread crumbs – any would do just fine. 

But if you don’t have easy access to it, you can simply make your own homemade seasoned breadcrumb with stale white or wheat bread  Or you can get fancy by adding a little more seasonings depending on your preference.

You can shape them into patties or balls but I do prefer them in oval-shaped as they look pretty convenient to eat with dippings and sauces during parties and game days.

Looking for some serving suggestions for these croquettes as an everyday family meal? I got your back. You may serve this salmon croquettes with mashed potatoes, roasted or steamed veggies, fresh salad or enjoy it on its own.

 You may want to restrain yourself eating the whole batch as they are simply addictive. Happy eating!

Tips and Notes:

1. You may dip in lightly beaten eggs  before coating in bread crumbs , for extra crispness.  
2. If you’re not a fan of anything canned, you may poach a one-pound salmon fillet, simmer in a lightly seasoned liquid, flake it once cooked and proceed to the next step.
3. After mixing the whole ingredients, let it sit for 15 minutes in the fridge to firm up before you start rolling them.
4. If planning on panfrying then shape into patties- it cooks faster . 

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Salmon Croquettes

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

35 mins

 

Salmon Croquettes – pan fried, protein-packed, breadcrumbed rolls made with salmon and aromatics. It makes for a quick and tasty appetizer , breakfast or dinner fix. Very budget-friendly and simple to make!

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Servings: 11 - 13 pieces

Calories: 51 kcal

Author: Immaculate Bites

Ingredients

• 1 1 14.75 ounce (418.16 g) can salmon, drained and flaked
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten (extra egg) optional see notes
• ½ cup (75 g) onion, diced
• ½ teaspoon (3 g) minced garlic
• 1 cup (125 g) bread crumbs (divided)
• 1 teaspoon (1.80 g) white pepper
• 1-2 green onions diced (about ¼ cup)
• ½ -1 teaspoon (2.3 - 4.7 g) hot sauce
• ¼ teaspoon (1.42 g) salt, adjust to taste
• 1 teaspoon (2.60 g) cajun seasoning
• oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. Drain the liquid from the canned salmon into a measuring cup. Flake the salmon into a large bowl . Set aside.
   

2. In a large bowl, gently mix together the canned salmon, eggs, onion, garlic, ¼ cup bread crumbs, white pepper, green onions, hot sauce, cajun seasoning and salt.
   

3. Grab about 2-3 Tablespoons each of the salmon mixture – shape into croquette using your hands, into an oval shape – just like an egg.
   

4. Lightly dip the croquettes into egg mixture until it is completely coated, if desired ,then drenched in bread crumbs. Set aside.
   

5. Heat a small non-stick frying pan with a medium-high heat, then add oil about ½ cup. Let oil heat until it reaches about 350 degrees F.
   

6. Gently place croquette in oil using a frying spoon, if needed, then fry about 2 minutes per side or until golden brown. You may have to do in batches to prevent croquette from being soggy.
   

7. Transfer to a plate with paper towels and serve warm with remoulade sauce.
   

How to Make Salmon Croquettes

Drain the liquid from the canned salmon into a small bowl. Set aside. In a large bowl, gently mix together the canned salmon, eggs, onion, garlic, ¼ cup bread crumbs, white pepper, green onions, hot sauce, cajun seasoning and salt.

Grab about 2-3 tablespoons each of the salmon mixture –  shape into croquette using your hands into an oval shape – just like an egg.

Lightly dip the croquettes into egg mixture, if desired – it’s optional- until it is completely coated, then drenched in bread crumbs. Set aside.

Heat a small non-stick frying pan with a medium-high heat, then add oil about ½ cup. Let oil heat until it reaches about  365 degrees F. Gently place croquette in oil using a frying spoon, if needed, then fry  about  2 minutes per side or until golden brown.  You may have to do in batches to prevent croquette from being soggy.

Transfer to a plate with paper towels and serve warm with remoulade sauce.

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