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An angled image of two salmon croquettes on a white plate with lemon wedges, chopped spring onions and a small dish of tartar sauce.
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Crispy & Golden Salmon Croquettes

Perfect for a main or appetizer, these salmon croquettes (or salmon patties or salmon cakes) are made using canned salmon, veggies, and a ton of fresh herbs and spices. Pan-fried, air-fried or baked, these croquettes have a super crunchy exterior and a creamy and flavorful interior that is bursting with fresh flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 206kcal
Author: Kitrusy

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Open and drain your can of salmon and allow it to slide out onto a plate. Gently unroll the salmon and remove the bones, and if preferred, gently scrape off the skin with your fingertips.
    With your salmon de-boned and de-skinned, flake it into a medium-sized bowl.
    15 oz canned pink salmon
  • Add in the lemon juice, veggies, spices, herbs, and parmesan cheese and mix until evenly combined.
    ¼ cup carrots, ¼ cup bell peppers, ¼ cup whole kernel sweet corn, 1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, ½ tbsp fresh dill, 3 tbsp Spring Onions, ½ tsp Himalayan salt, 1 tsp ground black pepper, ¼ tsp ground white pepper, ½ tsp celery seeds, ½ tsp Smoked Paprika, 2 tsp dried garlic, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Add in the egg, Caesar/mayo and siracha and mix to evenly combine.
    1/4 cup Caesar dressing, 1/2 tbsp sriracha, 1 large egg
  • Mix in ⅓ cup of (gluten-free) panko breadcrumbs.
    1/3 cup gluten free panko
  • Divide your mixture into 10 equal portions and shape into patties.
  • Bread your patties using 1 cup of (gluten-free) panko. You can gently press your patties into your breadcrumbs to ensure they stick. Don't worry if it's not perfectly coated.
    1 cup gluten free panko
  • Chill your patties for 20 min on a plate lined with parchment and a sprinkle of panko to minimize sticking.

To Pan-Fry Your Patties:

  • To a large skillet on medium-high heat, add enough oil to cover the bottom of your pan. Add your patties and space them out so that they're not touching and fry them for 2-3 minutes on each side until they're golden brown.
    Remove and set them on a plate or tray with paper kitchen towels on it to absorb any excess oil.
    peanut oil

To Air-fry Your Patties:

  • Preheat your airfryer to 400°F.
  • Brush both sides of your chilled patties with a light coating of oil and gently place them into the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring that they're not touching (you may have to do them in batches).
  • Air fry your salmon croquettes for 8 minutes before brushing the tops with another light coating of oil and frying for a final 2-3 minutes.

To Bake Your Patties:

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F and oil a baking tray.
  • Place your chilled patties onto the tray and space them out evenly. Brush the tops with a light coating of oil.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then brush the tops of your patties with more oil, flip them over and brush the bottoms (now the top) with oil. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until they're golden brown on both sides.
  • Serve and enjoy your salmon croquettes immediately.
    If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. If you have an air-fryer they will reheat beautifully if you airfry them at 400°F for 4-5 minutes.

Notes

  • If you're not a fan of canned salmon you can also use fresh salmon if you like, just be sure it is fully cooked and cooled before using.
  • If you're not concerned about gluten, you can use any panko breading of your choosing.
  • The mixture for the patties should be moist and soft and slightly delicate but should be able to be rolled into a ball without sticking or smearing on your hands or falling apart. If it does, you can try chilling it for an additional 5-10 minutes or, if that doesn't work, try adding in 2 tbsp more panko breadcrumbs to see if it binds. 
  • Serve your salmon patties with either a Remoulade sauce or a Tartar sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 812IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 1mg