Salmon Croquettes

Name: Salmon Croquettes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper; 2 green onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 pouches (5 ounces each) boneless skinless pink salmon; 1/4 cup canola oil; Optional: Tartar sauce and lemon wedges

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + marinating Cook: 10 min./batch

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

The best salmon croquettes have an exterior that's crisp and golden, while the interior is tender and moist. This recipe is rich and savory, with a slight bite from green onions.

Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 pouches (5 ounces each) boneless skinless pink salmon
1/4 cup canola oil
Optional: Tartar sauce and lemon wedges

Directions

In a large bowl, combine egg, panko, red pepper, green onion, mayonnaise, flour, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Fold in salmon. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes.
Shape 2 tablespoon salmon mixture into 1/2-in.-thick patties. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add croquettes in batches; cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side. If desired, serve with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1 croquette: 97 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 241mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.

These golden brown salmon croquettes have a nice crunch from red and green peppers. They're crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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