Alaska Salmon Croquettes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
Croquettes
- 12-14.75 ounces canned or pouched skinless, boneless Alaska salmon, drained and chunked
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup small-curd nonfat cottage cheese
- Tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 3 Tablespoons garlic-and-herb bread crumbs
- Vegetable oil
Yogurt Dill Sauce (makes about ¾ cup)
- 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely minced fresh garlic
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/4 cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 214 |
| Total fat | 9g |
| Saturated fat | 3g |
| Calories from fat | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg |
| Protein | 23g |
| Carbohydrates | 11g |
| Fiber | 0.4g |
| Sodium | 978mg |
| Calcium | 244mg |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1800mg |
Instructions
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Step 1 Make the yogurt dill sauce
Mix yogurt and garlic, and add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in dill and cucumber. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Step 2 Make the croquette mixture and form into patties
In a medium bowl, whisk egg lightly. Add cottage cheese, dill, lemon pepper and scallions, and mix well. Mix in drained salmon, then sprinkle in breadcrumbs and mix well. Shape mixture into 4 patties, 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick and 3 inches in diameter.
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Step 3 Fry the croquettes and serve
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and brush skillet with oil. Fry the salmon cakes for about 2-3 minutes per side. Cakes should be crisp and golden on the outside and still moist on the inside. Serve with yogurt dill sauce.
Cook’s tips:
For a crunchy coating, lightly dust salmon cakes with fine cornmeal before frying.
For an appetizer, form cakes into 12 small portions and dollop with a little sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 214 |
| Total fat | 9g |
| Saturated fat | 3g |
| Calories from fat | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg |
| Protein | 23g |
| Carbohydrates | 11g |
| Fiber | 0.4g |
| Sodium | 978mg |
| Calcium | 244mg |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | 1800mg |
