Croquettes grew up with a family that looked forward to leftovers, especially the day after Thanksgiving. But we didn’t just reheat turkey and spuds in the microwave—we took our culinary creativity to a new level with recipes likes these croquettes. Serve three per plate along with a crisp green salad for an unforgettable meal.
In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Dip croquettes in egg mixture, then in bread crumbs, patting to help coating adhere. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat.
4-5 minutes on each side or until browned. If desired, serve with sour cream. Subscribe today and receive a FREE Dessert E-Book and weekly recipes! The best source for Southern recipes and Soul Food Recipes with a modern twist including cakes and savory dishes. These delicious Southern Salmon Croquettes are a quick and easy soul food classic done right! Nice and tender on the inside full of salmon flavor and aromatics, yet crunchy and delicious on the exterior from an irresistible cornmeal breading, you will make these time and time again. This is definitely a Southern classic if I’ve ever known one.
I grew up on Salmon Croquettes. We had them at least once a week growing up. She would throw these together so quickly on a weeknight, and we would feel like she had been slaving over a stove for hours like it was Sunday dinner. She learned to make them from her mama, my Big Mama, and now I am passing them on to you with a few small updates. They were easy to make, so fast to throw together, and so delicious. With just a few pantry pulls that are sure to keep your grocery receipts nice and light, you can have this soul food comfort dish on the table along with my collard greens, fried okra and biscuits. Salmon croquettes are basically a southern version of a salmon cake or salmon patty.
It can be fried or baked. The contents are usually canned salmon though there are quite a few newer recipes that use fresh salmon that has been either chopped finely or ground to mold into patties. A thickener is added to help the patties form. What Makes The Best Salmon Croquette Recipe? Nothing makes salmon better than enhancing the flavors of the simple ingredients. Make sure you begin with high quality canned salmon.