Delicious Salmon Croquettes
Indulge in the delightful crunch of homemade salmon croquettes that bring a gourmet twist to your dinner table. These crispy, golden nuggets are filled with tender salmon and vibrant herbs. Perfect for weeknight meals or special gatherings, our easy recipe ensures you’ll impress with every bite! Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce, and watch them disappear in seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14.75 oz) can wild-caught salmon, drained
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Drain the canned salmon and remove any skin or bones.
- Sauté onions: In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine drained salmon, sautéed onions, breadcrumbs, eggs, parsley, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Shape croquettes: Using wet hands, form the mixture into small patties (about 2 inches wide).
- Fry them up: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add croquettes and fry until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side).
- Drain & serve: Transfer cooked croquettes to paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve hot with dipping sauce or fresh lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croquette (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg