Description
Salmon Croquettes make a tasty, easy to prepare dish for any occasion. This Southern-style recipe is simple yet delicious! The golden, crispy outside with the soft and flavorful inside makes these croquettes perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 43.5 ounces salmon, drained
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup celery, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Mix: Mix the salmon, mayonnaise, soy sauce, lemon juice, celery, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper together in a large bowl.
- Shape: Stir in the flour and breadcrumbs then form the mixture into 3-inch balls and flatten into patties.
- Heat: Heat 3-4 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add 6-7 patties evenly spaced apart.
- Cook: Cook for 3-4 minutes then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Repeat: Add more oil as needed to the pan then repeat the process with the remaining croquettes.
- Rest: Let the croquettes rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Avoid pressing the mixture too tightly to prevent a tough texture. Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure the oil stays hot for a crispy finish. These can be baked at 400ºF for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, as an alternative to frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Small Bites Recipes
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 croquettes
- Calories: 358 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 422 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 99 mg
Keywords: salmon croquettes, salmon patties, Southern-style, seafood appetizer, pan-fried salmon