Salmon croquettes or salmon patties? Salmon cakes?

What do you call them?

Growing up, my parents always referred to them as salmon croquettes so I always have, too. Mom made them on the regular, and I loved them. I can still see her standing at the counter with two forks, picking through a bowl of salmon. Next, she would drag out her wooden cutting board and chop up the onion.  I can almost smell the salmon patties cooking on the stove. For someone who is originally from Central America, my mom warmed up to cooking southern cuisine.

The first time I went on a family vacation with the Hubs, his grandmother made her salmon patty recipe one night in our beach house. They were just as tasty as I remembered growing up. And, yes, I’m pretty sure she called them salmon patties.

A few months later – which was about ten years ago – I decided to make my own salmon croquettes. But the smell of the salmon and one minute or so of fishing around to pull out the bones did me in. I tossed the can of salmon and ordering take out.

Woman Enough to Make Salmon Croquettes

But I’ve grown up since then. Now, I am woman enough to show up a can of salmon.

I have now placed my salmon croquettes in our dinner rotation.

Don’t get me wrong, the smell of the salmon out of the can still isn’t pleasant, but it isn’t as bad as dramatic Amy of her 20s seemed to think. And the bones aren’t that big of a deal. You do have to check the flesh thoroughly for the tiny bones, but there are worse things.

One can of salmon usually yields about six nicely sized patties. However, I make seven salmon patties with two smaller ones for the girls. That gives us at least one salmon patty left for a leftover lunch for the next day.

The cornmeal really authenticates these salmon croquettes. It adds a perfect crispness to the edges. The inside is soft and tender.

By the way, do you follow me over on Pinterest? I have a great seafood board with tons of yummy fresh salmon meals! Also, check out my sausage and cheese tortellini soup for an easy and delicious dinner!

Easy Salmon Croquettes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Servings 6 croquettes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 can pink salmon 14 oz can
• 1/3 cup onion chopped
• 1/3 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons mayo
• 1 tsp Tony's Chachere Seasoning
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp parsley chopped or dried
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

 

• Drain salmon in a colander.
• In a medium bowl, flake the salmon with a fork and remove any visible bones.
• Add all ingredients except for vegetable oil to bowl.
• Mix together until spices appear consistent throughout mixture.
• Form into 6 evenly sized patties.
• Preheat a medium to large skillet over medium high heat.
• When oil is hot, fry patties a few minutes on each side until golden brown on both sides.
• Remove from heat and keep warm.

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