Description
Salmon croquettes with dill sauce are crispy, golden patties made from flaked salmon and aromatic herbs, paired with a creamy, tangy dill sauce. They make a perfect appetizer, lunch, or light dinner.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked or canned salmon, flaked and drained
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil (for frying)
- Dill Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, flake the salmon and remove any bones or skin if necessary.
- Add onion, dill, garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined.
- Shape the mixture into small patties (about 8).
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook croquettes for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Meanwhile, mix all dill sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Serve croquettes warm with a dollop of dill sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh salmon for richer flavor or smoked salmon for a deeper profile.
- Add veggies like grated zucchini or carrots for extra nutrition.
- Bake instead of frying for a lighter version.
- Freeze uncooked or cooked croquettes for easy future meals.
- Dill sauce can be swapped with tartar sauce or a lemon yogurt dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 croquettes with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 95mg