Easy Salmon Croquettes - The Recipe Critic (2024)

FAQs

What keep salmon patties falling apart? ›

Balance The Binders With The Moisture

These usually include eggs, flour, breadcrumbs, cracker crumbs, ground flaxseed, and so on. Without these binders, the salmon has nothing to stick to, so you can't form patties.

Drain a little of the naturally occurring juices (the oily liquid in the can comes solely from the fish itself, there is nothing added but a little salt), then add a little olive oil plus some chopped onion. That really evens the flavor out in a very delicious way.

If you're really into technical terminology, the difference is that croquettes typically use breadcrumbs, and patties typically use flour. A croquette mixture is flakier and lighter than a patty mixture.

Yes! But it's best to freeze the salmon patties before cooking them. Form the patties, then flash freeze them on a baking sheet. Transfer the frozen patties to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to three months.

The white stuff on salmon is called albumin.

As the meat cooks, the coagulated albumin gets squeezed out and appears in the form of the weird, slimy, white substance that you are probably familiar with (and weirded out by).

As long as they're chilled and not too runny, you can use any type of leftover mashed potatoes, whether it's a plain mash or one made with butter and cream. Adding flour to the filling also prevents them from falling apart. Our recipe uses three tablespoons, which is just enough to help hold them together.

Looking for a quick answer? The best side dishes to serve with salmon patties are watermelon, feta, mint salad, green beans, or a spicy cucumber salad if you are looking to keep things light.

A croquette (/kroʊˈkɛt/) is a deep-fried roll originating in French cuisine, consisting of a thick binder combined with a filling, which is then breaded. It is served as a side dish, a snack, or fast food worldwide.

Cooking the salmon patties at too high a temperature or for too short a time can result in a mushy interior. Is canned salmon good for you? Canned salmon has great health benefits! It's high in protein, rich in omega-3 heart healthy fats, high in potassium and B vitamins…just to name a few.

Salmon burgers are the perfect weeknight meal. They can be cooked straight out of the freezer, without adding any fuss or hours to the cooking time.

Should salmon be rinsed before freezing? ›

If you are starting with a whole salmon, make sure that it is rinsed clean of blood and viscera before freezing. If you are freezing portions, package steaks and fillets individually or layer them with waxed paper in between for easier separation.

To ensure the salmon cakes don't fall apart, drain the salmon thoroughly, flake it well, use large eggs, and mix the ingredients thoroughly. About half the olive oil will remain in the skillet; the nutrition info reflects that. But you need all of it to fry the patties properly.

Chill or freeze your burgers

"This will help them keep their shape when they're cooking and stop them falling apart." You can also freeze them before cooking.

Refrigerate The Mix, Use A Sheet Pan

Then you can scoop the cakes and put them on a sheet pan to cool down in the fridge once again. The cooler temperature of the mix will help everything stick together better when the patties are pan-fried, crisping them up nicely.

Place the salmon fillets on the grill flesh side down first (so the skin is facing you). Raw salmon is relatively firm, so starting it off with the flesh facing down is a great way to get some nice grill marks on the salmon without it falling apart.