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    Salmon Croquettes Recipe

    January 9, 2018 , Updated May 30, 2024 Maria 14 Comments

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    Salmon croquette in an oval serving platter.

    This Salmon Croquettes Recipe is simple to make, especially if you have some leftover salmon and mashed potato. Crispy on the outside and so flavorful. 

    A plate of the Best Salmon Croquettes Recipe.

    One of the best – and worst – things about the post-holiday season is having a fridge stuffed with leftovers. On the one hand, yay! Don’t need to cook!

    But on the other hand… mashed potatoes for the third day in a row? It doesn’t sound too appetizing.

    So how can you deal with this little conundrum?

    It’s simple, really. Don’t throw out your food – transform it so that it feels different and delicious again. 

    All you need is leftover mashed potatoes (you can also make it from scratch if you are all out of leftovers), leftover salmon (you can also use fresh or canned salmon), and day-old bread for some homemade breadcrumbs – along with some other simple ingredients you will surely have in your pantry or fridge.

    By the time you’re finished fiddling around with these ingredients, you’ll have the makings of a quick meal that no one need know is the final form of a bunch of leftovers!

    A close up of the Best Salmon Croquettes.

    How to make salmon croquettes

    First off, prepare your leftovers: mashed potatoes, salmon, and breadcrumbs.

    If you don’t have any leftover mashed potatoes, boil a couple of russet potatoes.

    If you don’t have any leftover salmon, you can bake some on the spot – see the recipe below – or you can use canned instead.

    As far as the breadcrumbs are concerned, it is just a matter of placing day-old dry bread in the food processor and pulse until you get bread crumbs. If the bread does not appear dry enough, place it in the oven for 10-15 minutes at around 300 degrees before pulsing it.

    We can now prepare the rest of the ingredients.

    Some of the ingredients required to make the salmon croquettes.In a large bowl, combine the egg, garlic, green onions, bread crumbs, chopped chives, grainy mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper. 

    Mashed potatoes about to be incorporated in the mixture.

    Then, add the mashed potatoes; stir.

    A close up of the Flaked salmon.

    Is your salmon ready? Good. Flake it up and stir it into the mixture. 

    One scoop of the salmon mixture will make 2 croquettes.

    I will now use my disher to scoop out 9 balls of the salmon mixture. I will then cut each ball in two in order to make 18 salmon croquettes. If you recall, I used this same principle when I made my Italian Potato Croquettes.

    Now, shape the mixture into log shapes (or into whatever shapes you like – spheres are great, and so are patties). Refrigerate for about 15-20 minutes so that they get a little firm.

    pan fried salmon croquettes.

    Heat up olive oil on a skillet, about 1 tablespoon at a time. And pan fry in batches until they are golden and crispy on the outside. Remember to shake the pan back and forth for a smooth surface.

    Before you know it, you’re done!

    As you can probably tell from the procedure I just outlined for you, I keep the herbs and spices in this recipe minimal – I like for the tastes of the potatoes and salmon to stand on their own. But you can very easily add whatever herbs/spices you like best and personalize this recipe according to your tastes.

    I almost forgot to mention, I prefer to use baked salmon when forming my croquettes, but you don’t need to! Chef John (one of my favorites) uses raw salmon to make his fresh salmon croquettes. Here is his recipe.

    You are going to love these for their ease and simplicity.

    They are great for brunch or even a light lunch.

    Enjoy them with yogurt sauce or this no mayo tartar sauce.

    A plate of the Best Salmon Croquettes Recipe with yogurt sauce.

    Recipe inspiration

    I have already written about my love for recipes from Canadian Living, a magazine I subscribed to for many decades. This recipe was inspired and adapted from the January issue of Canadian Living, back in 2014. 

    As you can see, the original recipe was actually for potato & salmon cakes – but, in addition to other changes I made, I just preferred them in croquette form.

    I guess the croquette form is a call-back to my Best Homemade Italian Potato Croquettes, which my mom used to make when I was young.

    Even though these croquettes are totally different taste-wise, I can’t help but be reminded of my mother when I make them. I guess it’s a pretty firm association in my head!

    My mom had some recipes – especially her croquettes recipes (both the potato and the rice)– which she made over and over again for decades.

    First, she made them for her husband, then for her kids, and finally for her grandkids. And if she had lived long enough to see the birth of my first grandchild (what would have been her first great-grandchild), I know she would have continued to make the old classics, steeped in family history.

    As my family continues to grow, I hope to build the same legacy around good food that she did – and I know that these potato & salmon croquettes will definitely be a part of that legacy.

    So cheers to leftover salmon recipes.

    Simple, easy, and delicious, I know this is one that I’ll be making for years to come!

    THANKS SO MUCH for following and being part of the She loves biscotti community where you will find Simple & Tasty Family-Friendly Recipes with an Italian Twist.

    Ciao for now,

    Maria 

    ★★★★★ If you have made this Salmon and Potatoes Croquettes recipe, I would love to hear about it in the comments below and be sure to rate the recipe!

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    A platter of the Best Salmon Croquettes.

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    The Best Salmon Croquettes Recipe is so simple to make especially if you have some leftover mashed potato. Crispy on the outside and so flavorful.
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    Course: Entree or Main
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 18 croquettes
    Calories: 75kcal
    Author: Maria Vannelli RD
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    Ingredients

    • 180 grams salmon fillet skinless, boneless
    • pinch salt
    • 1 egg
    • 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
    • 2 green onions (scallions) chopped finely
    • 2 tbsp chives fresh, chopped finely
    • ½ cup breadcrumbs or panko
    • 1 tbsp grainy mustard
    • 2 tsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
    • pinch pepper
    • 2 cups mashed potato preferably Russet potaotes
    • 3 tbsp olive oil separated, for pan frying the croquettes
    • lemon wedges to garnish

    Instructions

    • Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
    • Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C).
    • Place salmon on parchment paper. Add a pinch of salt and bake for about 12 minutes or until flakes easily.
    • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the egg, garlic, green onions, chives, bread crumbs, mustard, lemon juice and pepper. 
    • Add the mashed potatoes and thoroughly combine together.
    • Once the salmon is baked, flake entire fillet.
    • Gently fold salmon in the mashed potato mixture.
    • With a large disher, portion into 9 patties. Cut each portion in half to obtain 18 croquettes.
    • Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
    • In a large nonstick skillet, over medium heat, and working in batches of thirds, heat one tablespoon of olive oil and pan fry, shaking skillet back and front, until golden and hot in the center, about 10 minutes.
    • Repeat until all the croquettes have been pan fried. 
    • Garnish with lemon wedges and serve with your favorite yogurt sauce.
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    Notes

    There is an inactive time of about 15 minutes while waiting for the croquettes to firm up in the fridge. 
    You can replace fresh salmon with 1 can (213 grams) of salmon. Be sure to drain the liquid and properly mash up the bones.
    Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is just a rough estimate and variations can occur depending on the specific ingredients used. 
    *recipe lightly adapted from Canadian Living recipe

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1croquette | Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 135mg | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 6.2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    Maria Vannelli is a retired dietitian who lives in a suburb just outside Montreal, Canada. She's the founder of the food blog She Loves Biscotti. Maria hopes to inspire you and bring you and your loved ones closer together at meal times enabling you to create some memorable moments.

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    1. Paula Barbarito Levitt

      January 16, 2018 at 8:54 pm

      I had almost forgotten about Salmon Croquettes! My neighbor years ago would make these with canned salmon, but I still enjoyed it when she called me over for lunch. I’ll need to keep this in mind the next time I have leftover salmon, they are certainly better with a fresh piece of (leftover) fish.

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      • Maria

        January 21, 2018 at 6:17 pm

        Yes, I agree. A complete transformation. Appreciate your comment, thanks Paula 🙂

        Reply
    2. Diane Galambos

      January 11, 2018 at 10:20 am

      My mother-in-law used to make croquettes. Adding salmon would make them even better – will add this to my to do list for sure!!

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      • Maria

        January 11, 2018 at 5:35 pm

        This is my go-to recipe when I have leftover potatoes and/or salmon… enjoy! Thanks for stopping by ♥

        Reply
    3. Lillian Tse

      January 10, 2018 at 10:27 pm

      I like how the croquettes are done the healthy way and not deep fried! I’ll have to try these soon. Oh , also wondering if it possible to make a batch and then just freezer them until you want to cook them? Or is better to cook them first and then freeze? Hubby is away for a while so it would be hard to make a batch and eat it all by myself! 😀

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      • Maria

        January 21, 2018 at 6:23 pm

        Great question Lillian. I never have any leftovers when I make these Salmon croquettes… that being said, I would cook the batch and then freeze them. If you do decide to try them, would love to hear how they turned out for you. Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂

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    4. Ciao Chow Linda

      January 10, 2018 at 5:24 pm

      Wish I had seen this last week when I had leftover mashed potatoes. I will definitely keep these salmon croquettes in mind next time though.

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      • Maria

        January 10, 2018 at 7:09 pm

        Hope you get a chance to try them Linda! Thanks so much for stopping by 🙂

        Reply
    5. Fiona

      January 10, 2018 at 2:38 pm

      5 stars
      I love croquettes – with salmon would be so delicious!

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      • Maria

        January 10, 2018 at 2:46 pm

        I also love croquettes… it’s a fun finger food! Thanks for stopping by 🙂

        Reply
    6. Gabby

      January 10, 2018 at 12:07 pm

      These look SO delicious!! I had a crazy amount of mashed potato left over from Christmas dinner which I turned into Shepherd’s pie, but I am really wishing I had done this instead!

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      • Maria

        January 10, 2018 at 12:30 pm

        Thanks Gabby! I’m exactly the same way… always making too much potatoes! Thanks for dropping by 🙂

        Reply
    7. Jovina Coughlin

      January 09, 2018 at 5:02 pm

      These croquettes look delicious.

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      • Maria

        January 09, 2018 at 5:11 pm

        Thanks Jovina… I usually do not have any salmon croquettes leftovers when I make this recipe 🙂 Thanks for dropping by ♥

        Reply

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