Description
These Southern-style salmon croquettes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, packed with flavor from sweet onion, red bell pepper, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a delicious appetizer!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup yellow cornmeal
- 15 ounces canned salmon, drained and flaked
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- ½ cup sweet onion, diced
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- Olive oil, for frying
Instructions
-
Prepare the Salmon Mixture:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, seasoned salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Add the canned salmon (drained and flaked), red bell pepper, sweet onion, beaten egg, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, and chopped cilantro.
- Mix everything together until well combined. The mixture should be thick and sticky.
-
Form the Croquettes:
- With your hands, form the mixture into small patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter. You should get around 6-8 croquettes, depending on the size.
-
Fry the Croquettes:
- Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully place the salmon patties in the skillet. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
-
Serve:
- Remove the croquettes from the skillet and drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or a side of vegetables.
Notes
- For Extra Crispy Croquettes: If you prefer a crispier texture, coat the salmon patties in additional flour or breadcrumbs before frying.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve these croquettes with a squeeze of lemon or a tangy tartar sauce for an added flavor boost.
- Make-Ahead Option: The croquette mixture can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 2 hours before frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern, American
Keywords: salmon croquettes, southern salmon croquettes, easy salmon patties, crispy salmon croquettes, homemade croquettes, fried salmon patties