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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.
Such a delicious quick weeknight meal. Served with mashed potato, and sauteed garlic onion zuccini for a full dinner feeling. Will be on repeat. Thank you!!