How to Make Salmon Croquettes Recipe
Learn how to make salmon croquettes! These old fashioned salmon patties are made with canned salmon, bell peppers, and onions. Perfect for a savory breakfast, brunch, or dinner.
Servings: 8 patties
Calories: 126kcal
Ingredients
- 15 ounces canned salmon drained
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely diced green bell pepper
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon soul food seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- ½ cup oil for frying vegetable or canola oil
Instructions
- Drain canned salmon and place it in a medium bowl. Break into chunks using a fork, ensuring removal of any bones or skin.
- In a skillet, sauté diced yellow onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper until tender.
- Add sautéd peppers and onions, breadcrumbs, egg, lemon juice, soul food seasoning, and lemon pepper seasoning to the mixing bowl with the salmon. Stir to combine.
- Shape salmon mixture into 8 patties and set aside on a plate.
- Heat vegetable oil in the skillet over medium-high heat.
- Carefully place salmon croquettes into the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding. Fry each side until light golden brown (approximately 3-4 minutes per side).
- Once patties are golden and crispy, transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve old fashioned salmon patties warm with your favorite sauce or side dishes.
Notes
- The oil should be hot, but not smoking. You want the salmon patties to develop a nice golden brown color on the outside, but not burn.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan. Cook a few at a time so you have room to flip them over.
- Use a spatula to carefully flip the salmon croquettes so that they don’t fall apart.
- Transfer salmon patties to a paper towel and let them rest for a 2 to 3 minutes. They cool down quickly, so are ready to serve within a couple minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 1132mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 1mg
