A perfect use for leftover salmon or really any fish. You
can broil or even grill these croquettes if you’re careful.
Keep them 6 to 8 inches away from the heat source to
avoid burning.
Other seafood you can use: trout, halibut, or any
cooked thick or thin white fish.
1 teaspoon minced or grated fresh ginger or garlic
(optional)
1 egg
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
About 1 cup bread crumbs, preferably fresh or as needed
1/4 to 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Lemon wedges for serving
How to make
Delicious Salmon Croquettes
Combine the salmon, mashed potatoes, onion,
parsley, ginger, egg, mustard, and some salt and pepper in
a bowl. Add just enough bread crumbs to stiffen the mixture
without making it too dry.
Shape into thumb-sized cylinders or silver-dollarsized
cakes; dredge in additional bread crumbs, then dry
on a rack, refrigerated, for 15 to 30 minutes. Heat a large,
deep skillet over medium heat for 2 or 3 minutes.
Add a
film of the olive oil, add the croquettes, taking care not to
crowd them in the pan, and cook until they are nicely
browned on all sides, about 10 minutes total. If you need
to cook the croquettes in batches, add more olive oil.
Serve with lemon wedges.