Southern Salmon Croquettes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
278 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
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Cuisine
American
Southern Salmon Croquettes
Description
Southern Salmon Croquettes rely on canned salmon combined with panko breadcrumbs, diced red bell pepper, shallots, and fresh parsley to build a hearty croquette mixture. The addition of seasonings like dill, cayenne pepper, cumin, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon zest creates layered, savory flavors. Pan-frying in vegetable oil produces a crisp crust around the moist interior, enhanced by the cornmeal coating. Using an ice cream scoop helps form uniform patties that cook evenly, while sautéing the vegetables first softens and mellows their flavors.
The croquettes can be served hot as a satisfying main dish or as a starter with a dipping sauce complementing their tangy, slightly spicy profile. They are suitable for casual meals and pair well with salads or simple sides. Adjust the cayenne pepper for preferred spice levels, and consider tartar sauce with dill and jalapeño for dipping to add complementary heat.
When preparing, handle the mixture firmly to help the patties keep their shape during cooking. If the mixture feels too crumbly, adding a bit more Greek yogurt can improve binding. These salmon croquettes can also be cooked in an air fryer or oven, adjusting cooking times to ensure crispness. Use an ice cream scoop for consistent sizing to achieve even cooking results throughout the batch.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt nonfat, plain, 85g
- 2 egg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tablespoons capers diced
- lemon zest of 1
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs gluten free, 120g
- 2 cans salmon fillet no bones, 7.5 oz / 212g
- ¼ cup parsley diced, 15g
- ¼ teaspoon dill
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ cup red bell pepper diced, 90g
- 2 shallot diced, medium
- ½ cup yellow cornmeal 60g
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
How to Make Salmon Croquettes on the Stovetop
- Heat butter in cast iron skillet over low to medium heat.
- Add in diced red bell pepper and diced shallots and saute until softened and golden. Set aside and let them cool.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt, salt, pepper, capers, lemon zest, and Worcestershire sauce together.
- Drain liquid from canned salmon filet (and bones if your brand had bones).
- Mix salmon, bread crumbs, diced parsley, seasonings, sautéed peppers and onions with the whisked egg mixture until well combined.
- Use an ice cream scoop to scoop mix and form into salmon patties using your hands.
- Once formed into a firm, pressed croquette, roll in cornmeal and set aside until all 12 are done.
- Heat oil in the skillet over medium heat and fry Salmon Croquette for 2-3 mins on each side until golden brown and crisp.
How to Make Salmon Croquettes in the Oven
- Assemble the Salmon Croquettes with cornmeal and spray the tops of the Salmon Croquettes with olive oil from a spray bottle.
- Preheat the oven to 425F / 220C / gas 7 and bake on a foil-lined baking tray for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
How to Make Salmon Croquettes in the Air Fryer
- Assemble the Salmon Croquettes with cornmeal and spray the tops of the Salmon Croquettes with olive oil from a spray bottle.
- Preheat Air Fryer to 360F / 180C.
- Add Salmon Croquettes to the air fryer basket and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning the patties over halfway through the cooking time.
Notes
- Use an ice cream scoop to form evenly sized croquettes for consistent cooking.
- If the mixture is crumbly, add more Greek yogurt to improve binding.
- Handle the patties firmly to help maintain shape during frying.
- Adjust cayenne pepper according to your desired spice level.
- Consider serving with a dill and jalapeño tartar sauce for added flavor.
- When air frying, start with shorter cook times and increase as needed due to variations in appliances.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 532mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 346mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 826IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 190mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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