Description
Deliciously crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these Southern Salmon Croquettes are a flavorful treat perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can salmon (14.75 oz), drained
- 1 large egg
- â…“ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons green onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Drain the canned salmon and place it in a bowl. Flake the salmon gently with a fork.
- Add the finely chopped green onion, bell pepper, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the salmon and combine well.
- Crack the egg into the mixture and sprinkle in the breadcrumbs. Stir everything together until thoroughly mixed.
- Shape the salmon mixture into 6 to 8 round patties.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the croquettes for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the croquettes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides or dipping sauces.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for better flavor, and monitor oil temperature while frying for the best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croquette
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg