Easy Salmon Croquettes

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Salmon Croquettes are pan fried and packed with so many great flavors. These make a quick and easy weeknight meal and are delicious with a tartar sauce! 

Salmon is one of my favorite things to make. For some more easy salmon recipes, be sure to make:  Garlic Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon, Sheet Pan Thai Salmon, or this Baked Sesame Teriyaki Salmon.

Salmon croquettes stacked on top of one another.

Salmon Croquette Recipe

The weather just made a shift and it has been pretty cold and rainy at our house. I actually have been ready for the weather to cool down a bit and to be able to cozy up and wear my fall sweaters. Whenever it is rainy or cloudy outside,  I am not able to really work or take pictures of food for the blog. This gives me a chance to have a meal ready for the family every night despite how busy things get. Since I am a salmon lover, I LOVE salmon croquettes. The best part about these delicious croquettes is that my kids will eat them and not even realize that they are salmon. They are fast and easy and such a win at our house!

What are salmon croquettes?

Salmon Croquettes are made with canned salmon, chopped peppers, egg, and Panko and made into a patty. They are pan fried on each side in a medium sized skillet until golden brown.

How do you make salmon croquettes?

  • To start, add panko and flour to a bowl and mix. Add bell peppers, canned salmon, garlic, salt, pepper, egg, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and cilantro. Mix until incorporated.

The mixture to make Salmon Croquettes in a large clear bowl with a wooden spoon.

  • Shape into 6-8 patties and heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat.

Salmon Croquettes in a frying pan.

  • Add patties to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Salmon Croquettes in a frying pan.

Can I bake salmon croquettes?

Yes you can!  Bake for 10 minutes flipping once until they are cooked throughout and golden brown.

What sides go well with salmon croquettes?

  • Red potatoes
  • steamed rice
  • pasta dish
  • side salad

Close up of Salmon Croquettes in a frying pan.

Looking for even more delicious salmon recipes? Look no further!

Salmon Croquettes on a white plate with freshly slices lemons.

Easy Salmon Croquettes

4.90 from 29 votes
Salmon Croquettes are pan fried and packed with so many great flavors. These make a quick and easy weeknight meal and are delicious with a tartar sauce!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Author Alyssa Rivers
Servings: 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Panko
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
  • (3) 5 ounce canned salmon
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Add panko and flour to a bowl and mix. Add bell peppers, canned salmon, garlic, salt, pepper, egg, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and cilantro. Mix until incorporated.
  • Shape into 6-8 patties and heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add patties to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

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Nutrition

Serves: 6

Calories110kcal (6%)Carbohydrates9g (3%)Protein2g (4%)Fat7g (11%)Saturated Fat1g (5%)Cholesterol4mg (1%)Sodium318mg (13%)Potassium71mg (2%)Fiber1g (4%)Sugar1g (1%)Vitamin A345IU (7%)Vitamin C21mg (25%)Calcium12mg (1%)Iron0.7mg (4%)

All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
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Alyssa Rivers

I am Alyssa and the blogger behind The Recipe Critic. I started my blog in June of 2012 as a place to share my passion for cooking. I love trying new things and testing them out with my family.

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  1. 5 stars
    Followed recipe, put my spin on it with my additional seasonings and they came out perfect!!!! Thx so much will use this same recipe in the future and pass it along…

  2. 5 stars
    So delicious!! The cilantro really topped them off. I used 3 cans of tuna and a pack of smoked salmon. They were great cold too.

  3. 3 stars
    I followed recipe as written. Too much flour and bread crumbs. I could barely taste the salmon at all. The flour and bread crumbs killed the flavor. IF I were to make these again I would cut both those ingredients in half.

  4. 5 stars
    Love these. Love the peppers. Added chopped onion. Also added some heat: shaker peppers and cayenne pepper. Used df/gf “cheez” crackers for the bread crumbs so everyone in my fam could eat them. YUM

  5. What does “3 5 ounce canned salmon” mean? Is that 3.5 ounces? 3 5ounce cans? I tried 3.5 ounces, and there was way too much panko and flour. ???

    1. The recipe allows for adjustment based on the number of servings needed. I used a 14.5 oz. can of salmon & will probably still reduce the amount of panko & cornmeal. Otherwise it was still pretty tasty!

  6. 5 stars
    Made these tonight. They were delicious! And I don’t even like fish, including salmon. I just made them because my husband likes salmon and I know o need to since it’s good for you. I didn’t have red pepper so I just increased the green a little and also added a 1/4 c finely minced onion. I didn’t have cilantro, so I subbed about a 1/2 tsp or so of dried dill weed. I also served the croquettes with a delicious dill sauce from another site. I’ll be making again. Thank you!

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