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Southern Salmon Croquettes

A classic Southern dish that is easy to make and totally delicious.
Course Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, southern, Western
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 278kcal

Ingredients

  • cup (85g) plain greek yogurt nonfat
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons capers diced
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 cup (120g) gluten free panko bread crumbs
  • 2 cans (7.5 oz / 212g) salmon fillets no bones
  • ¼ cup (15g) parsley diced
  • ¼ teaspoon dill
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ cup (90g) red bell pepper diced
  • 2 medium shallots diced
  • ½ cup (60g) yellow cornmeal
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

How to Make Salmon Croquettes on the Stovetop

  • Heat butter in cast iron skillet over low to medium heat.
  • Add in diced red bell pepper and diced shallots and saute until softened and golden. Set aside and let them cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt, salt, pepper, capers, lemon zest, and Worcestershire sauce together.
  • Drain liquid from canned salmon filet (and bones if your brand had bones).
  • Mix salmon, bread crumbs, diced parsley, seasonings, sautéed peppers and onions with the whisked egg mixture until well combined.
  • Use an ice cream scoop to scoop mix and form into salmon patties using your hands.
  • Once formed into a firm, pressed croquette, roll in cornmeal and set aside until all 12 are done.
  • Heat oil in the skillet over medium heat and fry Salmon Croquette for 2-3 mins on each side until golden brown and crisp.

How to Make Salmon Croquettes in the Oven

  • Assemble the Salmon Croquettes with cornmeal and spray the tops of the Salmon Croquettes with olive oil from a spray bottle.
  • Preheat the oven to 425F / 220C / gas 7 and bake on a foil-lined baking tray for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.

How to Make Salmon Croquettes in the Air Fryer

  • Assemble the Salmon Croquettes with cornmeal and spray the tops of the Salmon Croquettes with olive oil from a spray bottle.
  • Preheat Air Fryer to 360F / 180C.
  • Add Salmon Croquettes to the air fryer basket and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning the patties over halfway through the cooking time.

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Notes

Recipe Tips

  • If the Salmon Croquettes with cornmeal mix is too crumbly, add another tablespoon of greek yogurt to the mixture to help bind it together.
  • Making smaller patties will help keep their shape.
  • When forming the Salmon Croquettes, handle them like Play-doh, pressing firmly to get them to form into decent Salmon Patties.  
  • Adding in the seasonings recommended help balance the taste from the Salmon Croquettes. The spices combined with the lemon zest and capers, help make this Salmon Croquettes recipe so delicious.
  • If you’re sensitive to spice, use less cayenne pepper or a less spicy tartar sauce than suggested.
  • I suggest using Trader Joe’s Dill and Jalapeno tartar sauce if you have them near you, as it had the perfect kick!!
  • Keep in mind when cooking these in the air fryer, that you should start with less cook time, check your food, and increase cook time as necessary since some air fryers can cook differently than others.
Pro Tip: Use an ice cream scoop to help keep each Salmon Croquette a consistent size and ensure that they all cook evenly. Total game changer!

Weight Watchers Points

There are 5 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.

Serving Suggestions

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 532mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 826IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 2mg