Salmon Croquettes

By á-1399

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Ingredients

• 1 lb cooked or canned salmon
• 1 1/2 c mashed potatoes
• 1/4 c heavy cream
• 1 T chopped fresh parsley
• 1 t snipped fresh chives
• 1 t snipped fresh dill
• 1/4 t ground red pepper
• salt to taste
• 2 c fresh breadcrumbs
• 2 c all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs
• 2 T unsalted butter

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Combine in a small bowl:
salmon, mashed potatoes, heavy cream, parsley, chives, dill, red pepper and salt.
Spread in separate shallow bowls:
breadcrumbs and flour
Whisk together in a third shallow bowl;
eggs
Shape the salmon mixture into 8 patties. Working with 1 patty at a time, coat lightly with the flour and shake off the excess. Dip quickly into the eggs and let excess drip off, then coat with the breadcrumbs. Heat in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until sizzling:
butter
Add as many of the croquettes as will fit comfortably. Cook until golden on both sides, about 2 minutes each side. Remove and repeat with the remaining croquettes.