Description
This salmon croquette recipe is crispy, golden, and full of Southern charm. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or weekend comfort meal.
Ingredients
- 1 can (14.75 oz) salmon, drained and flaked
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup finely diced onion
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp oil for frying
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, combine flaked salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, parsley, garlic powder, salt, pepper, mustard, and lemon juice.
2. Mix gently until well combined but not overworked.
3. Shape into 6–8 croquettes, using about 1/4 cup per patty.
4. Place on a tray and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes.
5. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
6. Fry croquettes for 3–4 minutes per side or until golden and crispy.
7. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and serve hot.
Notes
You can use fresh or canned salmon for this recipe.
To make ahead, freeze shaped patties raw and fry from frozen.
Serve with tartar sauce, remoulade, or spicy aioli for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 croquettes
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
