Salmon Croquettes

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Author: Imma Published:1/11/2018Updated:4/21/2021

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Salmon Croquettes – pan fried, protein-packed, bread crumbed rolls made with salmon and aromatics. It makes 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 it’s 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 amp up the flavor, I used creole seasoning – yes, I just can’t live without it. Makes everything taste better! To coat the salmon mixture I used panko bread crumbs – any would do just fine, actually.

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.

Want an easy baked salmon meal instead? Try this Oven Baked Salmon is moist, flaky, highly-seasoned salmon fillets with a lemony and spicy kick. A great no-fuss low-carb or family weeknight meal!

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 from eating the whole batch as they are simply addictive. Happy eating!

If you prefer using fresh salmon, check out this other recipe HERE.

Tips and Notes:

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

Watch How To Make It

Nutrition Facts

Salmon Croquettes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 51 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Cholesterol 29mg10%

Sodium 5276mg229%

Potassium 34mg1%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 145IU3%

Vitamin C 0.2mg0%

Calcium 26mg3%

Iron 0.7mg4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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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