Description
Savory Southern salmon croquettes blend classic Southern comfort with oceanic delights. Crispy golden exterior and tender, flaky interior invite you to savor this nostalgic coastal dish with pure Southern charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14.75 oz / 418 g) can pink salmon, drained and flaked (bones removed, if desired)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (or crushed saltine crackers)
- 2 tbsps mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ small onion, finely diced
- ½ small bell pepper, finely diced (optional)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Mixing: Amalgamate flaked salmon, onion, bell pepper, egg, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, lemon juice, and parsley in a generously sized mixing bowl, thoroughly blending until ingredients form a cohesive mixture.
- Forming: Assess mixture’s consistency, adding breadcrumbs if needed to achieve a moldable texture, then delicately shape into uniform patties approximately half an inch thick, ensuring compact structure.
- Frying: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium temperature, carefully placing salmon patties and cooking until each side develops a golden-brown crust, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Finishing: Drain croquettes on paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil, then serve piping hot alongside preferred condiments like tartar sauce or remoulade, optionally pairing with Southern-style grits for an enhanced culinary experience.
Notes
- Select Fresh Salmon: Choose high-quality, wild-caught or fresh salmon for the best flavor and texture, avoiding canned salmon with excessive liquid.
- Perfect Binding Technique: Mix ingredients gently to prevent overworking, which can make croquettes dense and tough; use light, folding motions to maintain a tender consistency.
- Control Moisture Carefully: Drain salmon thoroughly and adjust breadcrumb quantity to achieve the ideal binding without becoming too dry or too wet.
- Optimize Frying Temperature: Maintain oil at 350-375°F for golden-brown exterior and properly cooked interior, using a thermometer to ensure consistent heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg