Do you remember the first time you tried a Salmon Croquette? I do. I was a little girl visiting my grandmother, and she prepared these little golden patties that tasted like heaven. Since then, Salmon Croquettes have held a special place in my heart and my kitchen. Originating from French cuisine, croquettes are a variety of small, breadcrumb-fried food roll containing ingredients like potatoes, meat, or fish. They are popular across the globe with many regional variations. Our version today, Salmon Croquettes, are an American Southern classic. Made with canned salmon, mashed potatoes, and a handful of other simple ingredients, these croquettes are a fantastic way to enjoy fish. They’re crispy on the outside, tender and flavorful on the inside, and absolutely delicious. And the best part? They’re incredibly easy to make. With this recipe, you can bring a touch of Southern charm to your dinner table in under 30 minutes. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients
- 1 (14 3/4 oz.) can pink salmon, drained
- 1 1/2 c. mashed potatoes
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 c. packaged bread crumbs
- 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
Cooking Method
- Mix salmon, potatoes, onion, egg and pepper until blended. Form into 8 patties, each about 3/4-inch thick.
- Spread crumbs on waxed paper.
- Gently press patties in crumbs to coat.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet.
- Add patties and cook over medium heat about 4 minutes per side until heated through, golden and crisp. Serves 4.
Calorie: 350
Total cooking time: 30 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Great Salmon Croquette Caper
Once upon a time in my kitchen, I decided to tackle the mighty Salmon Croquettes. Even though I’ve been cooking for years, the thought of making these delectable patties from pink salmon and potatoes still brought a shiver of thrill (and fear).
The Ingredients List
Now, the ingredients list was as simple as could be. I had a can of **pink salmon** sitting in my pantry, looking as lonely as the last snowflake in spring. Next, I rummaged around and found some leftover **mashed potatoes** (which, I must say, I make a mean version of). My eyes then landed on a **small onion** – the runt of the litter, you might say, but still packing a punch. An **egg** was next, sitting in the fridge like a forgotten Easter decoration. I also had some **pepper**, **bread crumbs**, and **vegetable oil** ready to go. All set!
The Mixing Bowl Madness
Mixing these ingredients was like organizing a party where no one knew each other very well. The salmon, potatoes, onion, egg, and pepper all stared at each other awkwardly until I got them blending. They soon realized that they were meant to be together, like the cast of a surprise hit sitcom.
Patties and Bread Crumbs: A Love Story
Next came the fun part – forming the mixture into patties and gently pressing them into the bread crumbs. The patties were like little kids making snow angels in the fluffy white crumbs.
The Sizzle and Flip Show
Now, it was showtime. I heated up the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet and added the patties. I wish you could have heard the sizzle. It was like applause for my little salmon croquette stars. I cooked them over medium heat, about 4 minutes per side, until they were golden and crisp. It was like watching a magical transformation, like a potato caterpillar turning into a salmon butterfly!
The Humble Brag
And there they were, eight beautiful salmon croquettes, ready to be devoured. They were a sight to behold, let me tell you. If I could have, I would have sent a photo to my old home economics teacher, just to make her proud (and a little bit jealous).
The Grand Finale
And the verdict? Absolutely delicious! The combination of the slightly fishy pink salmon, the comforting potatoes, the hint of onion, and the crunch of the bread crumbs was just divine. It was like a symphony in my mouth, with each ingredient playing its part perfectly.
So, there you have it, my dear reader – my wild ride with Salmon Croquettes. Sure, there were a few bumps along the way, but isn’t that what makes cooking such a joy? It’s not just about the end product, but about the journey. Except for the cleaning part, of course. That’s never fun. But hey, that’s why we have dishwashers, right?
So, the next time you’re wondering what to do with that can of pink salmon in your pantry, give these croquettes a whirl. You might just surprise yourself!
