Discover how to make crispy and flavorful salmon croquettes with this easy, step-by-step recipe. Perfect for a quick dinner or an impressive appetizer, these croquettes uses fresh salmon with a blend of herbs, spices, and breadcrumbs for a perfectly golden and crunchy exterior. Whether you’re looking for a healthy seafood meal or a budget-friendly dish, this recipe offers a delicious solution. Try eating with this delicious cajun cream sauce that gives it an extra kick!
Ingredients
Cajun Seasoning Blend
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 /4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon pepper
- 1/4 cup parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉ degrees.
- In a small bowl, mix all seasonings together.
- If salmon has skin, remove. Rinse salmon and pat dry.
- Place salmon on pan and coat both sides with olive oil.
- Season salmon with seasoning blend, rub into salmon on both sides. IMPORTANT – All seasoning may not be used, but add enough for your taste.
- Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes.
- Place salmon in a large bowl and flake salmon with a fork.
- On medium, heat a large skillet with 1 tbsp of olive oil, and 1 tbsp of butter. Add diced onion and bell pepper for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Add sautéed vegetables to mixing bowl with salmon. Next mix in eggs, mayo, Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs and parsley.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled flaked salmon, sautéed onion and bell peppers, both bread crumbs, eggs, mayo, Worcestershire sauce, and parsley. Stir to combine then form 8-10 medium patties. Place on a cookie sheet.
- On medium heat, in a skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter. Add half of the salmon cakes and sauté for 4-5 mins on each side until golden brown. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate. Add remaining 1 Tbsp oil and 1 Tbsp butter and repeat cooking remaining salmon cakes.
