How to Make Easy Salmon Croquettes

There's nothing quite like good, old-fashioned Southern cuisine. No matter what part of the world you're from, there's bound to be a Southern-style dish that delights your taste buds. Salmon croquettes have long been a popular component of classic Southern cuisine. When enjoyed fresh out of the frying pan, these tasty treats create plenty of satisfied smiles and requests for seconds. The following is a recipe for easy salmon croquettes.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 12 oz can of pink salmon
• 1/4 cup of flour
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons of yellow corn meal
• 1/4 cup of chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 1 large spoon or potato masher
• 1 bottle of cooking oil
• 1 Frying pan
• 1 spatula/pancake turner
• 1 serving plate
• 1 roll of paper towels

1. Combine all the ingredients except for the flour into one large bowl. Mix the ingredients thoroughly with your large spoon or potato masher.

2. Add the flour to your mixture a little at a time to get the right consistency for your taste. you may end up needing less than 1/4 cup.

3. Mold the mixture with your hands and form it into several small patties, just as you would if you were making a big home-style hamburger.

4. Pour enough cooking oil into your frying pan to coat it evenly and preheat it over medium heat.

5. Place the patties into the frying pan very gently. Put in as many as you can, but be sure to leave enough room to turn them over.

6. Cook the patties one one side until medium brown on one side. Then, turn them over with your spatula/pancake turner to cook the other side just the same.

7. Remove the patties from the frying pan and place on a plate covered with a paper towel to soak up any excess oil. Serve and enjoy your easy salmon croquettes.