Salmon Croquettes with a Kick

Granny in the Kitchen
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West Coast, United States

I was recently reminded of this canned salmon recipe I loved to make 40-some years ago. Vinegar + cayenne = spicy, zesty taste!

Salmon Croquettes with a Kick

I was recently reminded of this canned salmon recipe I loved to make 40-some years ago. Vinegar + cayenne = spicy, zesty taste!

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Ingredients

30 min prep, 1 hour chill
Makes 6 patties
  1. 2 canssalmon, drained (15 oz each)
  2. 4medium scallions, green and white parts, thinly sliced
  3. 2large eggs, beaten
  4. 1/2 cupsaltine crackers, smashed into coarse crumbs
  5. 1-1/2 tspcayenne pepper or red pepper flakes (season to taste)
  6. 1 tspgarlic powder
  7. 1/2 cupvinegar *
  8. 1 cuppanko or crushed saltines for coating the patties
  9. Canola oil or vegetable for pan-frying (not olive oil, it will burn)
  10. VINEGAR: Use a bracing vinegar, not a sweet one. Or try the vinegary juice from peperoncini peppers or pickled jalapeños... or lemon juice

Cooking Instructions

30 min prep, 1 hour chill
  1. 1

    In a large, shallow bowl, combine the drained salmon, green onions, eggs and cracker crumbs. Use your hands to mix well.

  2. 2

    Press down on the mixture to flatten and get the most surface area.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle the cayenne/red pepper flakes and garlic powder evenly over top. Do the same with the vinegar. (You want those flavors to be distributed evenly.)

  4. 4

    Mix again until combined and it holds together.

  5. 5

    Form 6 patties, round or oval in shape. Set aside.

  6. 6

    Put panko or cracker crumbs in a medium, shallow dish. Add one patty at a time, coat both sides evenly, pressing the crumbs in.

  7. 7

    Place the patties on a clean plate, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour (or 30 minutes in the freezer.)

  8. 8

    Heat a large, heavy skillet over med+ heat, add oil to 1/4" deep.

  9. 9

    When the oil starts shimmering, pan-fry the patties to a deep, golden CRUST on both sides. Serve with rice. Enjoy!

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