Carols Creole Salmon Croquettes Food

CAROL'S CREOLE SALMON CROQUETTES

Steps:

• In a medium glass bowl, drain, flake and combine all seafood.
• Add remaining ingredients, making certain that crackers are ground well Mix well.
• Form into 1/2" patties and pan fry in Crisco shortening over medium heat, 5 minutes on each side.
• Drain and serve hot. Serve with cole slaw, fresh sliced green apples and sweet iced tea.

CRISPY CAJUN SALMON CROQUETTES

Steps:

• 1. Mix salmon, lemon zest, juice, and seasonings in a medium sized mixing bowl.
• 2. Add eggs, mayo, and cracker crumbs. Mix well. Note: I had some leftover assorted crackers from the holidays that I needed to use up.....but you could use crushed saltines or breadcrumbs.
• 3. Put the bowl in the fridge and let chill for half an hour.
• 4. Preheat oven to 450. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and generously coat with oil (I used peanut oil).
• 5. Spread panko bread crumbs on a large plate. Using a half cup scoop, form patties and coat both sides well with the panko. This made 7 good sized patties.
• 6. Place on baking sheet and lightly brush tops with more oil. Bake for 10 minutes, flip and bake an additional 8-10 minutes.
• 7. I served these with a "Boom" sauce that I found on Pinterest and tweaked slightly : BOOM SAUCE 1 cup mayo, 1/3 cup ketchup, 2 T Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, a dab of horseradish, and a pinch of salt. Whisk ingredients and store in fridge.

CREOLE SALMON FILLETS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first three ingredients. Add salmon; shake to coat. , Place salmon on a broiler pan or baking sheet. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 10-14 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with parsley.

SALMON CROQUETTES

Steps:

• If using canned salmon, drain and discard the liquid. Flake the salmon into a large bowl; set aside.
• Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium and sauté peppers and onions until translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds; let cool slightly.
• Add the sautéed veggies to the bowl with the salmon, along with 1 egg, 1/4 cup flour, the parsley, seafood seasoning, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 20 minutes, or pop into the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Using your hands, shape the chilled mixture into 1-inch-thick patties.
• Set up three separate plates or shallow bowls: one filled with the remaining 1/4 cup flour, another with the egg and a third with the panko. Season the panko with the seasoning of your choice, then lightly dip each croquette into the flour, egg then panko, coating to cover. Set the croquettes aside.
• Wipe out the same pan, and heat about 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil over medium. Drop a bread crumb in the oil, and see if it sizzles.
• Gently place croquettes in oil, making sure not to crowd the pan, and pan fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3 to 5 minutes per side.
• Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and serve warm, with tartar sauce or hot sauce if desired.