Description
Crispy homemade salmon croquettes deliver a delightful seafood experience with golden-brown exteriors and tender interiors. Southern coastal kitchens inspire this classic dish, inviting you to savor each memorable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz (425 g) canned boneless, skinless salmon, drained and flaked
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ⅓ cup finely ground yellow cornmeal or all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsps finely chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- 2 tsps Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp celery salt
- ¼ tsp hot sauce (optional)
- ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt (for dipping sauce)
- 2 tsps freshly squeezed lemon juice (for dipping sauce)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (for dipping sauce)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for dipping sauce)
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly mash salmon in a large bowl until smooth, eliminating any substantial chunks.
- Flavor Building: Integrate finely diced bell pepper, minced onion, and chopped herbs into the salmon, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Binding and Seasoning: Combine whisked egg and Greek yogurt with salmon, then add Worcestershire sauce, celery salt, ground black pepper, and hot sauce to enhance flavor profile.
- Mixture Formation: Gently fold cornmeal into the salmon mixture, maintaining a light touch to preserve delicate texture and prevent dense croquettes.
- Shaping: Craft uniform patties using gentle, precise movements that preserve the mixture’s integrity.
- Cooking: Heat a nonstick skillet with a thin olive oil layer over medium-high heat, then carefully place patties to develop a crisp, golden-brown exterior, cooking until each side achieves a rich, caramelized finish.
- Finishing: Transfer croquettes to paper towels to absorb excess oil, then prepare a tangy dipping sauce by whisking Greek yogurt with fresh lemon juice and Dijon mustard.
- Serving: Plate warm croquettes, garnish with fresh herbs, and accompany with the zesty yogurt sauce for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Prevent Texture Breakdown: Mash salmon thoroughly to eliminate large chunks, ensuring a smooth, consistent mixture that holds together perfectly.
- Flavor Distribution Technique: Finely dice vegetables and herbs to spread taste evenly throughout the salmon mixture, creating balanced bites.
- Binding Secrets: Whisk egg and yogurt together before incorporating into salmon to create a cohesive mixture that prevents crumbling during cooking.
- Golden Crust Mastery: Use medium-high heat and minimal flipping to achieve a crispy, golden-brown exterior without breaking the delicate croquettes.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 228
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 473 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg