Wild Alaska Pink Salmon Croquettes
These light and healthy salmon cakes are delicious served on a bed of lettuce or other crisp greens, or as a burger alternative on bread or buns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
Croquettes
- 1 can (14.75 ounces) Alaska Pink salmon, drained
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup nonfat cottage cheese (or nonfat yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon dried dill (or 1 Tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (fresh or reconstituted)
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper (or other seasoning)
- 1/4 cup minced onions or sliced green onions
- 3 Tablespoons bread crumbs, plain (or seasoned)
- Vegetable oil for cooking
Yogurt Dill Sauce (makes about ¾ cup)
- 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt
- 1.5 teaspoons finely minced garlic (or garlic powder, to taste)
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried dill (or 1 Tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup grated cucumber, squeezed dry (optional)
Nutrition Facts :Alaska Pink Salmon Croquettes
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 268 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 14.1g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium 485mg | 21% |
| Total Carbohydrate 3.4g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 1.3g | |
| Protein 30g | |
| Omega-3 fatty acids 1061 mg | |
| Vitamin D 806mcg | 4030% |
| Calcium 266mg | 20% |
| Iron 1mg | 8% |
| Potassium 402mg | 9% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Instructions
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Step 1 Make the yogurt dill sauce
Mix yogurt and garlic; add 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
In a medium bowl, whisk egg lightly. Add cottage cheese or yogurt, dill, lemon juice, pepper, seasonings and onions. Mix well.
Form into patties. Drain salmon and gently break into chunks. Add salmon chunks, to mixture; sprinkle in breadcrumbs and mix well. Shape into 4 croquette patties.
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Step 3 Cook croquettes and serve
Add 1 tablespoon oil to a skillet over medium-high heat (or brush a nonstick skillet with oil). Fry the salmon cakes for about 2-3 minutes on each side. Croquettes should be crisp and golden on the outside and cooked through but still moist on the inside. Serve with yogurt dill sauce on a bed of lettuce, spinach or crisp greens.
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Step 4 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 add a dollop of sauce to each.
Nutrition Facts :Alaska Pink Salmon Croquettes
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 268 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 14.1g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium 485mg | 21% |
| Total Carbohydrate 3.4g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 1.3g | |
| Protein 30g | |
| Omega-3 fatty acids 1061 mg | |
| Vitamin D 806mcg | 4030% |
| Calcium 266mg | 20% |
| Iron 1mg | 8% |
| Potassium 402mg | 9% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
