Salmon Croquette Recipe
Salmon croquettes are delicious, easy to make, and a great way to use up leftover salmon. They come together with simple ingredients, keep really well in the fridge, and are perfect for both lunch and dinner.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes peeled and washed
- 15 oz salmon cooked, canned or leftovers
- 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
- Bring a pot of water to boil. Boil the potatoes until fork tender.
- Drain and place the potatoes in a large bowl and mash them using a fork or a potato masher.
- If you're not using canned or leftover salmon, bake (375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes) or air fry the salmon (350 degrees F for 15 minutes) and let it cool completely, then flake it with a fork.
- Add in cooked salmon, eggs, paprika, salt, garlic powder, mustard, green onions and breadcrumbs. Mix well until all the ingredients are incorporated. The mixture will be sticky, but don't add more breadcrumbs.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 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.
- 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.
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Notes
- You can use canned salmon or leftover baked salmon for this recipe.
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 475mg | Potassium: 889mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 3mg