Salmon croquettes are an easy yet impressive meal to make. The beauty of these croquettes is that they come together quickly in a single bowl but taste incredible. And if fresh salmon is not an option, then a can of wild salmon will do the trick while cutting your prep time in half. These croquettes are packed with flavor, with bright bursts of herby goodness in every bite.
![Easy Salmon Croquettes Recipe](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/clsd/4/17/5daf3da61693428aac63049ad1779b45.jpg)
Video of the Day
Things You'll Need
1, 14.75 oz canned salmon, drained, skin and bones removed
¼ cup diced jalapeño peppers
3 tbs freshly chopped dill
3 tbs freshly chopped chives
1 tbs chopped capers
4 tbs mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp dijon mustard
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup panko bread crumbs, divided
1 lemon, zested
1 ½ tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more as needed
fresh pepper
2 tbs neutral oil, for frying
sour cream, for garnish
2 tbs freshly chopped chives, for garnish
lemon wedges, for serving
Step 1
Flake the salmon and add it to a medium bowl along with the jalapeños, dill, chives, capers, mayonnaise, garlic, mustard, egg, bread crumbs, lemon zest, juice, salt, and a few cracks of fresh pepper.
Video of the Day
![Prepping ingredients](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/clsd/4/12/7a7be88d383b4b0ea2151fc9cda49dfd.jpg)
Step 2
Gently mix everything together until just combined and shape into 7-8 equal sized patties. Dip both sides of each patty in a bowl filled with the remaining 1/2 cup of bread crumbs.
![Shaping croquettes](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/clsd/4/12/94e7e934de304ef2b55168b202371577.jpg)
Step 3
Heat the oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the patties in batches and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
![cooking croquettes](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/clsd/4/12/ca90a7576e114560a19c364f0aee5cc6.jpg)
Step 4
Serve salmon croquettes with a dollop of sour cream or tartar sauce, a sprinkle of chive, and a wedge of lemon. Enjoy while hot.
![Finished croquettes](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/clsd/4/12/29bd9ddfd08d4a1c8ea09df61ab89a76.jpg)
![Finished croquettes](https://img.ehowcdn.com/375/clsd/4/12/a2defe05d2a148c9bbfc0272299990b8.jpg)