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Some meals just hit differently, and this salmon croquettes recipe is one of them. This dish is the definition of budget-friendly, easy, and downright tasty. I take canned salmon, add in a few simple ingredients and turn it into something that tastes like it came straight from grandma’s kitchen.
Ingredients
Salmon Patties:
- Canned Pink Salmon – The base of the salmon croquettes! It’s affordable, convenient, and packed with protein.
- Flour & Panko Breadcrumbs – A combo that helps bind everything together while keeping the texture light and crispy.
- Yellow Onion & Bell Pepper – Adds a subtle sweetness and crunch that balances the richness of the salmon.
- Old Bay Seasoning – A seafood classic that brings a bold, slightly spicy flavor.
- Garlic Powder – Because garlic makes everything better.
- Mayo & Egg – These help bind the salmon patties together while adding moisture.
Tartar Sauce:
- Dill – Fresh, herby goodness that makes the flavors pop.
- Salt & Pepper – Enhances the overall seasoning.
- Mayo – The creamy base that ties everything together.
- Relish & Capers – Adds tang and a little crunch.
- Lemon Juice & Dijon Mustard – Brightens up the sauce with acidity and a little bite.
- Chopped Dill – Brings freshness and a classic seafood pairing.
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Salmon Croquettes
Ingredients
Salmon Patties:
- 15 oz canned pink salmon , liquid drained, bones removed
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ c panko breadcrumbs
- ½ c yellow onion , diced
- 3 tbsp bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp Old bay
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- ¼ c mayo
- 1 egg , whisked
- ¼ c dill , chopped
- pinch of salt & pepper
Tartar sauce:
- 1 c mayo
- 1 tsp relish
- 1 tsp capers
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- Chopped dill
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients for the tartar sauce into a bowl and whisk together really well until combined. Set in the fridge until ready to use.
- Put all the ingredients for the salmon patties into a bowl and mix together really well. I like to use my hands to do this.
- Shape into patties. It should make about 6-8 patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
- In a large pan over medium high heat, heat some cooking oil. Just enough oil to cover the bottom should be fine.
- Cook the patties for 2-3 minutes per side. You may need to do this in batches.
- Serve with the tartar sauce and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to store and re-heat salmon croquettes
Store the salmon croquettes in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The salmon patties also make excellent meal prep. Either freeze the patties before or after cooking. They will last in the freezer for 3 months.
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Faqs for this recipe
Yes! If using fresh salmon, cook it first, then flake it into small pieces before mixing with the other ingredients.
Make sure the mixture isn’t too wet. If needed, add more panko or flour to help bind the patties together. Also, letting them chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before cooking can help.
Yes! You can prep the mixture and shape the patties up to 24 hours in advance. Keep them covered in the fridge until ready to fry.
These go great with coleslaw, grits, mashed potatoes, or even a simple side salad.
Delicious and easy recipe
Thank you!
These are the best salmon patties I have had!
I’m so happy you liked them!
I’ll try this today.
Sounds good I am going to try it!!
Perfect!
Thank you!
August, I can’t believe how easy these are to put together and how TASTY they are!! I will be eating them regularly from here on out!! THANK YOU!!
– Sandy!
That means so much to me. Thank you Sandy =)
What a delicious and flexible recipe. I used leftover fresh salmon because we happened to find a good deal on it and ate it for dinner last night… and now we’re going to get a second and possibly a third meal out of it because these salmon croquettes are NOBODY’S leftovers… My family was very happy with the flavorful mix of ingredients…and they were crispy, not too dry, but not falling apart, perfect croquette consistency…they cooked up beautifully on the stove in no time at all…and my family was very happy and is looking forward to having them again. So thank you for sharing your recipe. You have got fans in the northernmost part of New York State! (I do not want to forget that the Tartar sauce recipe is also a keeper!)
Thank you for the review Marianne! I need to try these with fresh salmon one day! I’m so glad you and your family liked this recipe =).
OMG! These Salmon Croquettes were absolutely delicious! The best Salmon Recipe I have ever tryed. Thanks! For this amazing recipe.👏🏾🤤😋🤗
=) Thank you Lateese!
I truly enjoyed this recipe, will differently make this again.
I made these today and they were completely delicious! The fresh dill was not overpowering at all. They were crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Who knew you could make gourmet food from canned salmon? I will be using your recipe from now on!
🔥 🔥🔥🔥 turned out deliciously
Can you bake these instead of frying them?
Yes, it will just change the ending result a bit but sometimes I bake or air fry them as well.
Delicious. Easy to follow recipe!
Just delicious! We loved the croquettes. I used a remoulade sauce instead of making the tartar sauce. Made it all the easier but wonderful. I served with peas and potatoes.
Yum! I love remoulade sauce.