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A plate of salmon patties with lemon slices

Salmon Croquettes

Author: Sheila Thigpen
Season these fish cakes with grated onion, red bell pepper, and garlic and serve them with a tangy homemade tartar sauce. This dinner is fast, delicious, and easy on your budget!


3.93 from 26 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Fish & Seafood
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 394 kcal

Ingredients
  

Croquettes

  • 1 14.75 oz. can pink salmon bones removed, drained and flaked
  • 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard whole grain
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

Tartar Sauce

  • 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard whole grain
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley chopped
  • 2 teaspoons capers chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions
 

Croquettes

  • in a large bowl, flake the salmon with a fork. Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, green onions, red bell pepper, egg, garlic, and salt. Stir together until well combined.
  • Add the Panko breadcrumbs and toss gently. Use a 1/3 cup scoop to portion out the mixture into the palm of your hands. Shape into 8 patties; the mixture will be loose - do not pack tightly together.
  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium low heat. Add the croquettes and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned and crispy.

Tartar Sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise with fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chopped Italian parsley, capers, garlic, and a pinch of salt. 
  • Serve immediately with croquettes or cover and chill until ready to use.

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Notes

Original recipe by Cooking Light
If using fresh salmon, you'll need about 2 cups flaked cooked salmon.
Refrigerating the salmon patties for a few minutes before frying helps them stay together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 872mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
Keyword 30 minutes, capers, easy recipe, fish cakes, Panko breadcrumbs, salmon cakes, salmon patties, tartar sauce
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