salmon croquettes
My mom made the best salmon croquettes when we were growing up. She had a limited budget with three teenagers who loved her home cooking. These croquettes are good hot or when served cold on a sandwich. You can also make these into little balls when prepping for appetizers and serve them with tartar sauce.
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We love everything about this salmon croquette recipe. It's made mostly with pantry ingredients. The ingredients added to the canned salmon enhance the flavor of the patties. With the onions, bell pepper, and dill, no one would guess these started with a can of salmon. The tartar sauce is different, but in a good way, thanks to horseradish. It's a balance of sweet and savory with just enough bite to make it interesting. These salmon patties are very easy to throw together.
Ingredients
- 2 cans salmon, drained (14.75 each)
- 1/2 cup cracker crumbs (more if needed to stick together)
- 1/3 cup cornmeal
- 6 - 7 dashes Tabasco sauce
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper or black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (opt.)
- - oil for frying
- TARTAR SAUCE:
- 4 tablespoons Miracle Whip
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 3 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
- 3 teaspoons dill pickle relish
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons horseradish sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (optional)
How To Make salmon croquettes
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Step 1Drain salmon and discard bones. -
Step 2In a large bowl, mix in all croquette ingredients except oil for frying.
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Step 3Mix well.
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Step 4Form into patties on wax paper.
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Step 5Heat a large skillet with enough oil to cover half the patty. Cook each side until golden brown.
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Step 6Remove from heat. Serve with tartar sauce.
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Step 7Tartar Sauce: Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl.
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Step 8Mix well and serve. Add more horseradish sauce if you prefer (this is bottled horseradish sauce and NOT creamy horseradish).
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