Salmon Croquettes
A variation of the classic dish made Low-Carb by replacing bread crumbs with shredded cheese.
You can serve this with the "Quick-Sauce" or the classic Bechamel Sauce.
You can serve this with the "Quick-Sauce" or the classic Bechamel Sauce.
INGREDIENTS
Crouquettes
1 can (14-3/4 oz.) or 2 cans (7-1/2 oz. each) salmon
1/4 cup mayonnaize
1/4 cup mild cheddar cheese(fancy shredded)
1/4 cup minced green onions
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
1/4 cup minced celery (optional)
1/4 cup minced carrots (optional)
1 egg
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Cajun, Creole, Blackened seasoning mix, or seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground Pepper
1 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons butter(for fried version)
Quick Sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
Dash of hot sauce to taste (optional)
Lemon wedges for garnish
1 can (14-3/4 oz.) or 2 cans (7-1/2 oz. each) salmon
1/4 cup mayonnaize
1/4 cup mild cheddar cheese(fancy shredded)
1/4 cup minced green onions
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
1/4 cup minced celery (optional)
1/4 cup minced carrots (optional)
1 egg
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Cajun, Creole, Blackened seasoning mix, or seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground Pepper
1 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons butter(for fried version)
Quick Sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
Dash of hot sauce to taste (optional)
Lemon wedges for garnish
DIRECTIONS
Preparation
- Mince the bell pepper, celery, & carrots
- Mince the scallions
- In a medium bowl, beat the egg until frothy.
- In a small skillet over medium-low heat, melt a table spoon of butter
- Add the peppers, celery, & carrots to the skillet, sprinkle salt and pepper, and cook until soft
- Add all ingredients except the salmon to the bowl and mix thoroughly
- Drain and plate the canned salmon, then REMOVE the BONES
- Add salmon to the bowl and mix well.
- Shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties.
Fried Version
- Melt margarine in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until butter becomes frothy.
- Add salmon croquettes patties
- Cook 3 to 4 minutes then flip each patty.
- Conitnue cooking & flipping until patties are golden brown and flakey
Baked Version
- Place patties on spray-coated baking sheet.
- Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, turning after 8 minutes.
Quick Sauce
Combine mayonnaise and Dijon mustard in a small bowl (keep refrigerated).
Combine mayonnaise and Dijon mustard in a small bowl (keep refrigerated).
Comments
Makes 4 servings.
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