Salmon Croquettes

One of Hubs' all time favorite things to eat is salmon croquettes. His housekeeper, Gussie, use to make them when he was growing up and it is to this day the only way he will eat salmon. After talking to my mother-in-law about how to make them, I concluded if you treat them as you would a crab cake, you can't go wrong. 

Traditionally salmon croquettes are pain fried in a small amount of oil. In an attempt to lighten them up, I decided to bake them. By the end of the meal I got the ultimate compliment. "Gussie would be proud!" I wasn't lucky enough to know Gussie, but have learned all about her through many stories told by the Hubs and my in-law family. 

Even if you aren't a salmon fan, I highly suggest you give these a try! I have a feeling these might persuade you to jump on the salmon train. This recipe makes about a dozen croquettes. You can make them in any shape or size. I chose my shape because "that's how Gussie made them." Hubs and I devoured these (with two left over for breakfast) Yes, they are just as good the next day! You will want to double the recipe if you plan to serve more than 2. 

These can easily be gluten free. All you have to do is use GF breadcrumbs and check your labels for sauce ingredients! 

Printable Recipe Here!

Salmon Croquettes

DF

Ingredients:

2, 5 oz cans boneless, skinless pink salmon in water

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 t garlic powder

1/4 t salt

pinch of black pepper

1 egg

2 green onions

Sauce Ingredients:

1/3 cup mayonaise

1/3 cup ketchup

1 T worcestershire sauce

What to do:

Preheat your oven to 425°.

Although you buy boneless, skinless salmon, there may still be bones and skin throughout the salmon. Drain your salmon and pick through the fish, removing any bones or skin that may still be present and hard to spot. 

This is what the bones will look like.

Add the cleaned salmon to a large bowl.

Chop your green onions.

Add remaining ingredients into the bowl with the salmon.

Stir everything together until combined.

Using your hands, form your croquettes into desired shape.

Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. 

Bake for about 15-20 minutes, depending on the size of your croquettes. 

While your croquettes are cooking, it is time to make that super difficult sauce. I am kidding, this is ridiculously easy. Just add sauce ingredients into a small bowl and and stir to combine. That's it! It appears I forgot to take a picture once I stirred, SORRY!!

Serve your croquettes topped with your sauce. 

Thanks Y'all!

-Wise Wife