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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 this Garlic Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon, this delicious Sheet Pan Thai Salmon, or this easy Baked Sesame Teriyaki Salmon.
Salmon Croquette Recipe
Salmon lovers, this recipe is for you! If you don’t know what salmon croquettes are, you are in for a treat. This recipe uses canned salmon along with a host of delicious seasonings and ingredients that flavor the salmon to perfection. Once formed into patties, they are pan-fried in a skillet until golden brown.
Not only are these insanely delicious, but they make a great side to any meal or a quick, on-the-go meal if you are short on time. Don’t forget to dip them in some delicious Tartar Sauce! It really elevates these delicious croquettes, and the combined flavor is so delicious that you won’t be able to stop at one!
Ingredients in Salmon Croquettes
These ingredients are simple, and I bet that you can already find most of them in your pantry! This recipe uses classic ingredients to really grab hold of the delicious flavor of salmon and make it taste its best. Go ahead and check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact measurements.
- Panko Bread Crumbs: The breadcrumbs help to form the perfect crust.
- Flour: I used all-purpose flour in this recipe.
- Bell Peppers: These are optional, but I love the added color, crunch, and flavor they bring to the croquettes.
- Canned Salmon: Using canned salmon saves so much time!
- Garlic Powder: This is so delicious with the salmon.
- Salt and Pepper: These enhance all of the flavors in the recipe.
- Egg: The egg binds all of the ingredients together making it easy to form patties.
- Mayonnaise: This also helps bind the ingredients together and adds a creaminess to the base.
- Worcestershire Sauce: This added flavor is out of this world!
- Fresh Cilantro: If you aren’t a fan of cilantro (it seems to be a love-it-or-hate-it ingredient), then you can leave it out!
- Vegetable Oil: I use the oil to cook the croquettes in the skillet. It helps them get that golden brown color.
How do You Make Salmon Croquettes?
- Combine Ingredients: 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.
- Form Patties: Shape into 6-8 patties and heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook: Add patties to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Can I Bake Salmon Croquettes?
Yes! Place the croquettes on a baking sheet and cook them for 20 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, flipping once halfway through. They are done when they are golden brown and an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are a few frequently asked questions about this salmon croquettes recipe!
- Can I use fresh salmon instead of canned salmon in this recipe? Yes, you can substitute fresh salmon for canned salmon if you prefer. Just make sure that you cook and flake the fresh salmon before adding it to the mixture.
- Can I use a different type of breadcrumb instead of Panko? Yes, you can use regular breadcrumbs or crushed crackers as a substitute for Panko if you don’t have it on hand!
- How do I know when the croquettes are cooked through? The croquettes are done when they are golden brown on both sides and have reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. I always like to use a meat thermometer to double-check the temperature.
- Can I use a different type of oil for frying the croquettes? You can use vegetable oil, canola oil, or any other neutral-flavored oil to fry the croquettes.
How to Store Leftovers
These salmon croquettes taste just as good (if not better) the next day. You can store leftovers or make them ahead of time so they are ready to heat up whenever you need them!
Make them ahead of time: You can make the croquettes ahead of time and refrigerate them for a day or two. When you are ready to eat them you can reheat them in the oven or on a skillet.
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Easy Salmon Croquettes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- (3) 5 ounce cans 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 sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Delish! Ive made this over the years but this recipe with added mayo was different in a good way! Thanks for sharing your version
I’m glad you liked it! Thanks so much for following along.
EXCELLENT RECIPE!!! I doubled it & added a bit more seasonings for my husband’s taste. YOUR RECIPES make me look like the best home cook ever!!! Big Thanks!!! 😉
The texture of the patties after cooking is superb. I have never put mayo in salmon patties. I did add onion since I can’t imagine salmon patties without onion.
This recipe is definitely a keeper.
Outstanding recipe with great proportions! No need to adjust anything, and an extremely economical dish.
I added onion because I’m a big fan of onions.
How much salmon should I use?
The recipe states “3 5 ounce”.
3.5 ounces of canned salmon!
3 5 oz. cans of salmon = 15 oz., the average size of canned commercial salmon.
I just made your recipe for Salmon Croquettes —– so good. Gets a 5 * from me. I have tried many recipes for salmon patties, etc. but never found any I really liked. Even tried making my own version, and was never successful. These are so good and my search has finally come to an end. Thank you
Ah, these are so good! I’m glad to hear that you loved them!
I have made this several times but I substitute canned tuna for the salmon since the family is not a fan of canned salmon. It is delicious and really easy.
Outstanding !!! Like my grandmother use to make, and I could NOT get it right until now. LOL I did add some onion and slap-our-mama in, but it turned out great! Thank you.
I am not one to follow recipes to the letter but did for these croquettes. They turned out GREAT! I squeezed some lemon over top and was they even tastier!
Did you add the lemon juice before are after you cook them
Awesome base to the recipe but I thought I’d share my substitutions: 1/2 tsp paprika instead of cilantro, and green onions (chopped finely) instead of green bells. So yummy!
So super quick and easy. Very flavorful. Moist on the inside and crunchy on the outside.
Delicious. I added onions but did not have cilantro. Didn’t have salmon so…don’t get me…I used tuna. I can’t wait until I get salmon. It was sooooo good.
Made this using leftover baked salmon & it turned out great. Seems like I never have all the ingredients in a recipe! …I substituted Italian bread crumbs; dill for the cilantro and used red & yellow mini peppers. I also added a little chopped red onion and Siracha.
Thanks for your recipes. Hardly use my cookbooks any more. Have used your croquet recipe many times, but salmon is pretty pricey down here in Fl. I tried canned makerel from the Dollar tree store. Couldn’t tell the difference from salmon. 15 oz can makes about 8 nice size patties. Also bags of frozen pepper-onion stir fry mix ,also from $ Tree chopped well with a few cracker crumbs makes a great tasting patty that holds together well when cooking. One heads up these come packed in brine water so drain them, but a little of the juice in the can helps mixture to be moist. Also a little flour makes them hold together well and makes the egg optional, great since my daughter is allergic to them. We have them with garlic-sour cream mashed potatoes and coleslaw. And lots of cold ice tea southern style (with lemon and fresh mint leaves) Thanks for your time spent on this blog.
my grandson is so picky about foods, he loves these. only problem is now the parents want some too lol
wondering if corn would go well instead of the bell pepper?
Yes, that will work great too!
I’d give it the fifth star.
The instant I saw the croquette recipe I knew what I wanted for lunch.
I have some boneless 5 oz. salmon portions siiting in my freezer. The package says: ” . . . microwave for 4 minutes”. I think I will do that and prepare your croquette mix.
You deserve 4 stars for a great idea; the fifth depends on the outcome.