These Salmon Croquettes are crispy on the outside, tender and flavorful on the inside. Whether you bake or fry them, they come out perfect every time! Serve them with a squeeze of fresh lemon or a side of creamy dipping sauce for a delicious meal or appetizer.

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups flaked wild-caught salmon (bones & skin removed)
• 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 1 large egg, whisked
• 1 clove garlic, minced (or ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (or ¼ teaspoon onion powder)
• 2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Instructions:

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   2. Mix: In a large bowl, combine salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, chives, bell pepper, mayo, parsley, mustard, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
   3. Shape: Scoop about ¼ cup of mixture per patty and gently form into 9 croquettes.
   4. Bake: Place on a baking sheet, brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and bake for 13-15 minutes until golden brown.

🔥 To Fry: Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook croquettes for 5 minutes per side until golden brown.

💡 Pro Tip: These croquettes are delicate—handle them gently!

✨ Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan for the best texture.

Salmon Croquettes – Crispy, Flavorful & Easy!

Recipe by Alison J. Ball

Servings

4-6

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups flaked wild-caught salmon (bones & skin removed)

• 1 cup Panko bread crumbs

• 1 large egg, whisked

• 1 clove garlic, minced (or ½ teaspoon garlic powder)

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (or ¼ teaspoon onion powder)

• 2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper

• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• 2 teaspoons lemon zest

• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Directions

• Prep: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Mix: In a large bowl, combine salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, chives, bell pepper, mayo, parsley, mustard, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
• Shape: Scoop about ¼ cup of mixture per patty and gently form into 9 croquettes.
• Bake: Place on a baking sheet, brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and bake for 13-15 minutes until golden brown.

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