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Salmon Croquette Recipe Mediterranean Style

Salmon croquettes may sound fancy but they're so easy to make. This salmon croquettes recipe is an easy way to use up leftover salmon and make it into a delicious appetizer or light dinner. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 349 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 4 Russet potatoes peeled and washed
  • 15 oz salmon canned or leftovers (see notes)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 4 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Bring a pot of water to boil. Boil the potatoes until fork tender.
  2. Drain and place the potatoes in a large bowl and mash them using a fork or a potato masher.
  3. Add in cooked salmon and mix well.
  4. Add in the eggs and stir.
  5. Add green onions, paprika, salt, garlic powder, mustard and breadcrumbs. Mix well until all the ingredients are incorporated.
  6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  7. After one hour, take the bowl out of the fridge and take about 2 tablespoons of the mixture. Shape it into a cylinder using your hands. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
  8. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sear the croquettes on one side for 3 minutes. Flip and sear on other sides until golden brown. Add more oil to sear the next batch if needed.

Notes

  • These croquettes make a delicious tapa that you can serve alongside Spanish tortilla or patatas bravas with some homemade aioli. You can also serve these salmon croquettes as a light lunch or dinner with a side of cucumber tomato avocado salad or Mediterranean salad.
  • These croquettes make a delicious tapa that you can serve alongside
  • Spanish tortilla
  • or patatas bravas with some
  • homemade aioli
  • . You can also serve these salmon croquettes as a light lunch or dinner with a side of
  • cucumber tomato avocado salad
  • or
  • Mediterranean salad
  • .
  • It’s also possible to bake these in the oven. Simply heat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the croquettes on the baking sheet and bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes. 
  • It’s also possible to bake these in the oven. Simply heat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the croquettes on the baking sheet and bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes. 
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. To reheat, you can either microwave them or heat them in the oven at 280°F for 20 minutes until heated through. 
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. To reheat, you can either microwave them or heat them in the oven at 280°F for 20 minutes until heated through. 
  • You can use canned salmon or leftover baked salmon for this recipe. 
  • These croquettes make a delicious tapa that you can serve alongside Spanish tortilla or patatas bravas with some homemade aioli. You can also serve these salmon croquettes as a light lunch or dinner with a side of cucumber tomato avocado salad or Mediterranean salad.
  • It’s also possible to bake these in the oven. Simply heat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the croquettes on the baking sheet and bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes. 
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. To reheat, you can either microwave them or heat them in the oven at 280°F for 20 minutes until heated through. 
  • You can use Yukon gold potatoes instead of russet potatoes. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 349kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 129mg (43%) Sodium 475mg (20%) Potassium 889mg (25%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 290IU (6%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 245mg (25%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 349

% Daily Value*

Calories 349kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 129mg 43%
Sodium 475mg 20%
Potassium 889mg 19%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 290IU 6%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 245mg 25%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.