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salmon croquette patties stacked on white plate

Salmon Croquettes with Fresh Salmon

Salmon Croquettes made with fresh salmon and a homemade sazón-adobo spice blend for flavor-packed, crispy salmon patties.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Soul Food, southern
Servings: 5 patties
Calories: 410kcal
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds fresh salmon fillets
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • ½ cup yellow onion diced
  • ¼ cup bell peppers diced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Trini Green Seasoning optional
  • 1 cup cornmeal

For the Spice Mix

  • 1 Sazon packet
  • ½ teaspoon adobo seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Chop Salmon up into smaller pieces. Place diced pieces into large bowl.
    diced salmon pieces on cutting board
  • Mix spices together in a small bowl or ramekin. Set aside
  • Add half the seasoning mix to the bowl with the salmon reserving the other half.
    diced salmon pieces in a bowl
  • Add in all the other ingredients except for the cornmeal. Mix well.
    diced salmon pieces in a bowl
  • Place cornmeal in separate shallow bowl. Add the remaining half of seasoning mix. Mix well.
  • Shape the salmon mixture into patties and roll each into the cornmeal mixture coating each side.
  • Place patties in the freezer for 5-6 minutes.
  • Heat oil over medium heat in a cast iron skillet.
  • Fry each patties about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and place on a wire rack lined baking sheet on paper towel lined plate.
    salmon croquette patties frying in skillet
  • Serve with your favorite hot or tartar sauce.
    3 salmon croquette patties on a white plate

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Notes

  • Use the freshest salmon you can afford.
  • Dice into smaller pieces, but not so small that the fish is minced and mushy.
  • Don’t cook at too hot/high a temperature. You don’t won’t to cook too fast or else you can end up with a burnt exterior and/or not fully cooked center.
  • Season both the fish and the cornmeal to maximize flavor inside and on the exterior.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 615mg | Potassium: 877mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 558IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 3mg
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