Salmon Patties {Salmon Croquettes}
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Salmon Patties {Salmon Croquettes}
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These easy salmon patties (or "salmon croquettes") are a great way to use up leftover salmon -- or even canned salmon!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- 1 lb. grilled, poached, or baked salmon fillets, broken into large chunks
- ½ cup saltine cracker crumbs (about 15 crackers before crushing)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- Zest and juice from ½ of a lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or sub with 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes)
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper
- 1 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter, for sautéing
- 3 tablespoons canola oil or vegetable oil, for sautéing
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley; lemon wedges
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Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the onion to a large mixing bowl. Add the salmon, saltine cracker crumbs, egg, mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently to mix. Try not to break up the chunks of salmon too much; do not over-mix.
- Form the salmon mixture into 8 patties, about ½ inch thick.
- Place the breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Dredge the salmon patties in the breadcrumbs, coating both sides and pressing gently to adhere.
- Refrigerate the patties for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- In the same skillet used to cook the onions, heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling hot (use enough butter and oil to generously cover the bottom of the skillet).
- Place the croquettes in the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Flip the patties only once; reduce the heat to medium if they start browning too quickly.
- Drain on paper towels. Serve with seafood sauce, tartar sauce, or ketchup. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges, if desired.
Notes
- Nutrition information includes all of the butter and oil as well, so the actual stats for your patties will vary depending on the amount of butter and oil absorbed in each patty.
- Recipe adapted from Sarah Foster’s Southern Kitchen cookbook.
- Add about 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning to the salmon mixture for some added zest and classic Maryland flavor. Other nice options include extra fresh herbs, Worcestershire sauce, or Dijon mustard.
- Baked Salmon Patties: Pan-frying gives the patties the best flavor and a crispy, golden brown exterior. That said, you can also bake them in the oven. For baked salmon croquettes, preheat the oven to 450°F. Generously grease a rimmed baking sheet with butter, and place the patties on the pan. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- If you don't have fresh cooked salmon, you can also use 1 lb. of canned salmon, boned and flaked.
- Chilling the patties for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours) before frying helps them stay together when they cook.
- The eggs and mayonnaise act as a binder, but a filler is also important to help hold the patties together when they cook. Saltine cracker crumbs make the best filler for salmon croquettes, but you can also substitute with bread crumbs.
- Scale this recipe to feed any size crowd. If you're cooking for just two people, cut the ingredients in half to make 4 patties. For a larger family, double all of the ingredients and cook the patties in multiple batches.
- Substitute with other types of fish (such as cod or tuna) to make fish cakes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2patties
Calories
578kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
135mg
(45%)
Sodium
483mg
(20%)
Potassium
740mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
544IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 578 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2patties | |
| Calories | 578kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 135mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 483mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 740mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 544IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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