Easy Salmon Croquettes Recipe

salmon croquettes broken in half on a white dish

4.89 stars (9 reviews)

This recipe for salmon croquettes is super simple to make, and absolutely delicious to eat! With a few simple ingredients, you will have this southern classic on the table in no time.

Course 30 Minute Meals, American Inspired, Breakfast and Brunch, Soul Food

Cuisine American

Keyword breakfast, brunch, salmon, salmon croquette

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings Salmon Croquettes

Calories 579kcal

Author Tamara J.

Equipment

Crisco Vegetable Oil, 48 Fluid Ounces
Gorilla Grip Nonstick Flexible Silicone Spatula, Nonporous, BPA Free, Heat Resistant, No Scratch Kitchen Cookware, Comfortable Soft Handle, Dishwasher Safe, Flip Burgers, Pancakes, 11.6 Inch, Gray
Meal Prep Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls Set, Home, Refrigerator, and Kitchen Food Storage Organizers | Ecofriendly, Reusable, Heavy Duty By WHYSKO (With Black Lids)
imarku Chef Knife - Pro Kitchen Knife 8 Inch Chef's Knives
Wood Cutting Board Set - Bamboo Cutting Board with Juice Groove - Kitchen Chopping Board for Meat (Butcher Block) Cheese and Vegetables | Heavy Duty Serving Tray w/Handles (3)
Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet 2-Piece Set (10-Inch and 12-Inch) Oven Safe Cookware - 2 Heat-Resistant Holders - Indoor and Outdoor Use - Grill, Stovetop, Induction Safe

Ingredients

1-2 cups Vegetable oil for frying
2 cups Salmon pre-cooked or packaged
1 large Egg
1 cup All purpose flour reserve 1/2 cup if needed
1/4 cup Red bell pepper diced
1/4 cup Green bell pepper diced
1/4 cup Onion diced

Seasoning

1/2 tablespoon Seasoned salt
2 teaspoons Garlic powder
2 teaspoons Black pepper

Instructions

Pour just enough oil into a skillet to cover the salmon croquettes at least half way when they are frying. Heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
While the oil is heating up, place the precooked or packaged salmon in a large bowl. Crack the egg and add it to the salmon.
Sprinkle the flour directly into the salmon mixture. Next add the bell peppers and onions.
Add the seasoned salt, garlic powder, and black pepper directly into the bowl.
Use a spoon and start to mix. Break up the salmon a bit as you mix, if needed. Continue mixing until the flour is fully incorporated into the salmon.
The salmon mixture should be easy to roll and form into a patty, if not- continue to add flour until you get the right texture (no more than an additional 1/2 cup).
Grab about 1/4 cup of the salmon mixture and roll it into a ball with your hands. Then gently smash it down to form a thick patty.
Set them aside and continue this process until all of the salmon has been used.
Once all of the patties are formed, gently place them, one at a time, directly into the hot oil. Try not to overcrowd the pan.
Fry them for 5 minutes, or until a nice golden brown crust begins to form. Then use a spatula to flip them over and fry on the other side for an additional 5 minutes.
Once they are golden brown on all sides, remove them from the oil and place them on a cooling rack (or bed of paper towels), to drain the excess grease.
Eat right away!

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