mom-mom bessie's salmon croquettes
This recipe is from my husband's Mom-mom Bessie, one of the best cooks I ever knew. I spent many days cooking with her so I could learn some of her recipes, as she did not have many of them written down. This is one of them ..... simple to make and tasty. A family favorite. *** Just a note, here ..... when I want to get "fancy" when serving these, I'll make a sauce to drizzle over them using a can of cream of mushroom soup and about 1/3 can of milk ..... that just adds another layer of flavor and some "elegance" .... tastes good, too!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Deep Fry
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 - 15 ounce cans pink salmon, drained (skin and bones removed) - reserve drained juices
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups cracker crumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- - vegetable or canola oil for frying
How To Make mom-mom bessie's salmon croquettes
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Step 1Place salmon in large bowl and flake with a fork.
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Step 2Add the eggs, 2/3 cup of the cracker crumbs and the parsley. Put the remaining cracker crumbs into a shallow bowl.
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Step 3Mix well. With hands, form into balls, using about 1/3 cup per ball, squeezing gently. Mixture should hold together but should not be too dry. If it's too dry, add some of the broth drained from can. If too wet, add more cracker crumbs. You should have 12 croquettes.
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Step 4Dredge croquettes in reserved cracker crumbs, pressing lightly so crumbs adhere. Place on a plate, covering each layer with a piece of waxed paper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to "set" crumbs.
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Step 5Meanwhile, place oil in deep fryer. When ready to deep fry, bring oil up to heat. (350 degrees F.)
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Step 6Fry croquettes for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towel. Serve with tartar sauce or cocktail sauce.
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