Description
These Salmon Croquettes with Dill Sauce offer a quick and delicious meal featuring crispy golden patties with tender, flavorful salmon inside, complemented by a fresh, creamy dill sauce. Perfect for any meal occasion, this recipe is simple to prepare using pantry staples and provides a comforting, satisfying dish suitable for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or appetizers.
Ingredients
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For the Salmon Croquettes
- 1 cup fresh or canned salmon, flaked and boned
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten-free option)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2–3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Dill Sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon Mixture: Flake the salmon into a medium bowl, ensuring any bones or skin are removed if using fresh salmon. Add finely chopped onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir in the egg and breadcrumbs gradually, mixing until you have a moldable yet tender mixture.
- Shape the Croquettes: Gently form the mixture into small patties about 2-3 inches wide and 3/4 inch thick. Avoid packing too tightly to keep them light but firm enough to hold their shape.
- Chill the Patties: Place the patties on a plate or tray, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to help them firm up for frying or baking.
- Make the Dill Sauce: While the croquettes chill, combine sour cream or Greek yogurt with fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste and refrigerate until serving.
- Cook the Croquettes: For frying, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook patties 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. For baking (healthier option), preheat oven to 400°F (204°C), place croquettes on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve Warm with Dill Sauce: Plate the croquettes and serve with a generous drizzle or dollop of dill sauce on the side. Enjoy immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Fresh or canned salmon can be used—canned salmon is a quick and budget-friendly alternative.
- Do not overmix the mixture to keep croquettes tender.
- Chilling the patties before cooking helps them hold their shape and prevents splitting.
- Use a non-stick pan for even cooking and easy flipping without breaking the croquettes.
- Adjust dill sauce acidity by adding more lemon juice if desired.
- Croquettes can be made in double batches and frozen either cooked or uncooked for meal prepping.
- For gluten-free croquettes, substitute regular breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives or ground nuts.
- Optional variations include using smoked salmon, adding cayenne pepper for heat, swapping dill with other herbs like parsley or chives, and baking instead of frying.
- Reheat croquettes in a skillet or oven to restore crispiness; avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croquette with dill sauce
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: salmon croquettes, dill sauce, gluten-free, appetizer, seafood patties, baked salmon croquettes