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Crispy Pan Fried Salmon Croquettes

Crispy Pan Fried Salmon Croquettes for Easy, Flavorful Meals

Delight in these crispy pan fried salmon croquettes, perfect for easy and flavorful meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 croquettes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Croquettes
  • 1 lb Salmon Fillet fresh or canned
  • ½ cup Neutral Oil for frying
  • ½ tsp Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter for sautéing shallots
  • 1 medium Shallot or yellow onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Leftover Mashed Potatoes or freshly made
  • 1 cup Seasoned Breadcrumbs or panko
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning or Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard or yellow mustard
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley for garnish
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 1 cup Remoulade Sauce or tartare sauce

Equipment

  • skillet
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Dipping Sauce: Combine all ingredients for the remoulade in a bowl and mix until smooth.
  2. Cook the Salmon: Preheat oven to 375°F, season salmon, and bake for 15-20 minutes until flaking.
  3. Sauté Shallots and Garlic: Melt butter in a skillet and cook shallots until translucent, then add garlic.
  4. Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, mix salmon, mashed potatoes, breadcrumbs, shallots, garlic, Old Bay, and mustard.
  5. Form Croquettes: Shape the mixture into oval croquettes, ensuring they hold together.
  6. Pan Fry Croquettes: Heat oil in skillet and fry croquettes for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  7. Serve Croquettes: Drain on paper towels, season with salt, garnish with parsley, and serve with remoulade.

Nutrition

Serving: 1croquetteCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Canned salmon should be well-drained for best texture. You can prepare the mixture ahead of time and refrigerate.

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