Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these crispy salmon croquettes! Each bite offers a delightful crunch, bursting with savory flavors enhanced by fresh herbs and zesty lemon. Perfect for family gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner, this easy-to-follow recipe will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh salmon, cooked and flaked
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill or parsley
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Cook the salmon until flaky (bake or steam). Allow it to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine flaked salmon, panko breadcrumbs, eggs, herbs, onion, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into small patties (2-3 inches wide).
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry patties until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes per side). Alternatively, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croquette (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 75mg