Easy Salmon Croquettes
This Saturday I was in the mood for some good old-fashioned Salmon Croquettes, and I decided to whip some up. I can't believe that I hated these as a kid. There's something about biting into the crispy patties and the pairing of buttery rice (NO sugar - yuck) and all seems right in the world.
Quick note: You can scroll down to the bottom for the full recipe.
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I think that the main reason that I love salmon croquettes, biscuits, and rice so much is that it reminds me of my childhood and the lack of responsibility that I really had. We usually had ours on a Saturday morning, with enough made to have for Sunday morning breakfast before church.
Shout out to Mor Mor for instilling these things in my head, even if it was subconsciously. Apparently, we weren't full on fans of them when we were younger, but there is something about going back to something familiar from your childhood, and for me, that's salmon croquettes and rice on a Saturday or Sunday morning.
Do you know how to make salmon croquettes?
There are no measurements for this recipe, but I will do my best to share how we make them in our Houseful.
Salmon Croquettes Recipe
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You'll need:
- I can of Salmon (I used two cans - I have six people in my house, but for three or four people, one can of salmon should be fine) - red salmon is incredibly expensive, but has better flavor. Pink salmon is fine as well.
- One egg per can
- One Medium Onion
- Cornmeal
- Garlic Powder
- S & P to taste (the salmon may already be salted, so be aware)
- Your preferred cooking oil
Drain salmon and empty into a
Add enough cornmeal to soak up any extra liquid in the bowl. This step is important! Do it BEFORE adding the egg (since it's a binder) Don't add too much, or your cake will end up with a LOT of
Add one egg per can and mix together.
Add your chopped onion (or whatever vegetable you desire - celery and green pepper would work well here also)
Shape your salmon into patties.
Place each patty into a skillet with oil (I used vegetable) that only comes halfway to the patty. You need your oil to be well heated, so let it warm up while you are shaping your patties. That way, the patties won't absorb any oil while sitting in it.
After two minutes, flip the patties over - admire the great golden crust that you have acquired. Make sure that you have some sort of plate or bowl lined with paper towel to collect the patties after they have finished frying. You can take a picture of them if you want. I did. They're perfect.
Another one for good measure. Yum! We serve ours with rice. Just butter, salt, and pepper, please. NO SUGAR!
Have you ever made salmon croquettes? Share with me what you do to make yours special.
Easy Salmon Croquettes
Ingredients
- Salmon (I used two cans – I have six people in my house, but for three or four, one can should be fine)
- One egg per can
- One Medium Onion
- Cornmeal
- Garlic Powder
- S & P to taste (the salmon may already be salted, so be aware)
Instructions
- Begin heating oil in your skillet.
- Drain salmon and empty into large mixing bowl. Flake the salmon accordingly.
- Add your garlic powder, S&P to taste.
- Add enough cornmeal to soak up any extra liquid in the bowl. Don’t add too much, or your cake will end up with a LOT of breading.
- Place each patty into your skillet.
- Flip them over after two minutes.
- Let cook for an additional two minutes.
- Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to collect the oil after frying.
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Those look great! In a few weeks and going on a beach vacation and you know I need to eat fish so I'm definitely going to make this.
I love love love salmon croquettes. My family has been eating these quite a bit lately, either these or crab cakes. Here in MD seafood is a big deal so I love it all! I made a crab/ shrimp cake not too long ago that was delish!
Girl, we make these for breakfast and for dinner. It's a quick meal and easy to make.
I didn't think salmon croquettes were a breakfast food. They do look good and the protein makes it a great breakfast choice but I think I would serve them for dinner or lunch.
@Melissa, yes ma’am, served with biscuits and syrup. Delicious
I love salmon for lunch! I am going to give this recipe a try for sure
I'm passing this recipe on to my significant other, as he loves fish and I can't stand to cook it, way too slimy. This does look tasty however. Almost like the "non fish" I would get at the local fish place before it closed.
My Mom used to make salmon croquettes when I was growing up and they were so delicious. I must have forgotten all about them. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make some this weekend.
I have only made chicken croquettes. Hubby loves salmon and I am sure that he'd enjoy finding these on the table.
I love salmon! I think these are very similar to something Portuguese people make but only with cod fish.
I have never had salmon before. I am picky about fish but I would so try this especially cooked this way - yum!