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Salmon Croquettes make a fantastic go-to weeknight meal, and they’re something my mom made a lot when I was growing up! This Whole30 Salmon Croquettes recipe is one of those pantry meals that end up being fabulous and that the whole family loves.
When my mom would make them, she would take a few cans of salmon, add some other classic ingredients, and replace breadcrumbs with crumbled Ritz crackers, which was my favorite part! While I’d love to keep the crackers, I decided to change things up a bit by creating these Whole30 Salmon Croquettes.
I wanted to make sure this rendition was Whole30-compliant while still maintaining the mass appeal that makes everyone gather around for seconds. They couldn’t be easier to make, and this is one recipe that I know I will be making for my family forever!
Ingredients:
- Canned Salmon
- Garlic
- White or Yellow Onion
- Mayo
- Grainy Mustard
- Louisiana-Style Hot Sauce
- Old Bay Seasoning
- Egg
- Black Pepper
- Kosher Salt
- Tapioca Starch
- Avocado Oil
Step-by-step:
Step One: create the croquette mixture
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients (excluding the avocado oil). Using a fork, mix until well combined.
step two: form the croquettes
Using your hands, scoop about two tablespoons of the mixture at a time and form it into a croquette (an oval shape, almost like an egg). Set aside on a clean plate until all are formed.
step three: fry the croquettes
In a skillet over medium heat, heat the avocado oil until hot but not yet smoking. When hot, gently lay the croquettes in a single layer and fry until a deep golden crust forms on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step four: serve and enjoy!
Transfer cooked croquettes to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil. Serve alone or with desired dipping sauce. I serve mine with my Whole30 Tartar Sauce.
Recipe FAQs:
Using tapioca starch keeps these croquettes Whole30-compliant, but you can substitute all-purpose flour or even cornstarch in a pinch!
Sure! A cooked, leftover piece of salmon that can easily be flaked with a fork would work just fine for this recipe!
I hope these Whole30 Salmon Croquettes become a weeknight staple for your family like they have for mine! Let me know what you think after you try them!
For more Whole30-compliant meals, try these!
Salmon Croquettes
Ingredients
- 2 6-ounce cans salmon, drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup white or yellow onion, very finely diced
- 2 tablespoons mayo
- 1 teaspoon grainy mustard
- 1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce (I use Crystal's)
- 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoon tapioca starch
- 3 tablespoon avocado oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients (excluding the avocado oil). Using a fork, mix until well combined.
- Using your hands, scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture at a time and form it into a croquette (an oval shape, almost like an egg). Set aside on a clean plate until all are formed.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat the avocado oil until hot but not yet smoking. When hot, gently lay the croquettes in a single layer and fry until a deep golden crust forms on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer cooked croquettes to a paper towel lined plate to remove excess oil. Serve alone or with desired dipping sauce. I serve mine with my Whole30 Tartar Sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
It says to heat the safflower oil, but I’m only seeing avocado in the ingredients list?
Just updated! This original recipe used safflower but I have since changed it to avocado oil
Thank you! Was grocery shopping earlier and figured I was safe with the avocado oil I have at home. Can’t wait to make 🙂
These look amazing but I’m sadly not a salmon fan…I’ve tried! Could you substitute shredded chicken??
how many does this recipe serve?
it serves 4, sorry about that
What could you use in place of tapioca starch? I have all the other ingredients and would like to try these.
For this recipe, you could use all purpose flour or even cornstarch. Just anything to bind the croquettes together so they hold their form.
How many servings goes this recipe make?
These look delicious and I can’t wait to add these into the Fridays of Lent meal rotation at my home! Can you substitute a cooked salmon filet instead of the canned salmon?
yes absolutely! leftover salmon that you can flake with a fork is perfect
What do you typically serve this with?
Roasted or sauteed veggies, or a big salad!
These are so good. I make them regularly.
Could these be baked?
I haven’t yet tried them baked– but my favorite part is how crispy they get in the shallow fry!
Could I make these with freshly cooked salmon? Excited to try these!
yes you could for sure!
Do you have a preferred brand of canned salmon?
These sound amazing, could these be baked??
These salmon croquettes are amazing! They are a staple in my rotation. I love how easy and flavorful they are- thanks Alex!!
so glad, thank you!!!