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Crispy Pan Fried Salmon Croquettes (with Fresh Salmon)

Crispy Pan Fried Salmon Croquettes with Fresh Salmon Magic

Enjoy the delightful crunch of Crispy Pan Fried Salmon Croquettes made with fresh salmon, perfect for appetizers or an impressive main dish.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 croquettes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Croquettes
  • 1 pound Salmon Fillet Fresh or leftover
  • 1/2 cup Neutral Oil Grapeseed, canola, or avocado oil preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For sautéing shallots
  • 1 small Shallot Finely chopped, can substitute with onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 cup Leftover Mashed Potatoes Fresh mashed potatoes are also suitable
  • 1 cup Seasoned Breadcrumbs Panko can be used for extra crunch
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard is a substitute option
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
For the Remoulade Sauce
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Prepared mustard can be used for convenience
  • 1/4 cup Pickles or Capers Chopped finely
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh juice preferred
  • 1/2 teaspoon Hot Sauce Optional, adjust to taste

Equipment

  • oven
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickles or capers, lemon juice, and hot sauce in a bowl for the remoulade sauce. Set it aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Season salmon with salt and pepper, place skin-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until cooked.
  3. Melt butter in a skillet, add shallots and sauté for about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine flaked salmon, shallot-garlic mixture, mashed potatoes, breadcrumbs, Old Bay seasoning, and mustard. Form into oval croquettes.
  5. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Fry croquettes for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
  6. Arrange croquettes on a platter, garnish with parsley and serve with the remoulade sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 2croquettesCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These croquettes are freezer-friendly; store uncooked ones for long-term use. Chilling the mixture can ease shaping.

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