Description

Salmon croquettes are the ultimate comfort food, featuring a crispy golden-brown exterior and a tender, flaky interior bursting with flavor. These delightful bites combine canned salmon with fresh herbs, savory onions, and zesty lemon juice, making them perfect for a weeknight dinner or family gatherings. Easy to prepare and customize, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your home.

Ingredients

Scale

1 (14.75 oz) can wild-caught salmon, drained
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil for frying

Instructions

Prepare ingredients: Finely chop the onion and herbs.
Sauté onions: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
Mix base: In a bowl, combine drained salmon, sautéed onions, breadcrumbs, eggs, lemon juice, and herbs; mix gently until combined.
Form croquettes: Shape the mixture into patties about 1 inch thick.
Fry: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook croquettes until golden brown on each side (3-4 minutes per side).
Drain: Transfer cooked croquettes to paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 160
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Customize by adding chopped bell peppers or swapping herbs based on your preference. For gluten-free options, substitute breadcrumbs with crushed rice crackers or almond flour.