Description
Crispy, flavorful salmon croquettes made easy! This step-by-step recipe guides you to perfect results, whether you bake or fry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz salmon flakes (or 3 cans of 5-oz canned salmon, drained and flaked)
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ piece green bell pepper, cut in cubes
- ½ piece red bell pepper, cut in cubes
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Mise en Place: Gather all your ingredients and pre-measure them before you start cooking.
- Flake the Salmon: For fresh salmon, ensure it’s fully cooked and cooled slightly, then flake gently. For canned salmon, drain thoroughly and flake with a fork.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the breadcrumbs and flour.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the flaked salmon, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, chopped vegetables, herbs, seasonings, and lightly beaten eggs.
- Integrate Everything: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the Mixture (Optional): Refrigerate the mixture for 15-20 minutes to help the croquettes hold their shape.
- Form the Croquettes: Scoop out portions of the mixture and gently roll into balls or form flattened patties.
- Prepare for Frying: Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it reaches around 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the Croquettes: Carefully place the formed croquettes in the hot oil and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked croquettes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Notes
Baking alternative: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), place croquettes on a greased baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 242 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 369 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.02 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: salmon croquettes