Salmon Croquettes Recipe

These delicious Salmon Croquettes are an easy soul food classic done right! Tender on the inside full of salmon flavor, yet crunchy on the outside!

Prep time: PT15M

Cook time: PT15M

Total time: PT30M

Rating

4.59 stars (208 reviews)

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1 (14.75) pink salmon can (with bones removed)
1/2-3/4 cup self rising flour
1/2 cup finely diced onion (we use the food processor, this was about ½ an onion for us)
1/4 cup finely diced green pepper
1 large egg
1/2 tsp worcheshire sauce
1/4 tsp seasoned salt
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal (optional (you can omit or use flour if you prefer))
3/4 cup vegetable oil

In a large bowl, add salmon, flour, onion, green pepper, egg, worcheshire sauce, salt, pepper flakes and black pepper and mix until well combined. The mixture will be somewhat softer and looser so you will have to handle with care but don’t worry, they will fry up just fine.
Add cornmeal to a plate and set aside.
Shape medium to small sized patties then carefully roll in cornmeal and set aside. (If you want to make them easier to work with, add to the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to firm up more).
Add oil to cast iron skillet and heat until oil reaches 350. Fry croquettes until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes on each side, and drain on paper towels then serve.

Lisa on 2026-07-22 (5 stars):
They were delicious! Thanks for sharing your family recipe! This was my favorite meal my grandparents always made for me in Mississippi. I will be saving this recipe for sure!
Dana Prophet on 2026-07-17 (5 stars):
Dear heavens this is delicious. 10/10 no notes.
LESA on 2026-04-16 (5 stars):
This was easy and very delicious!! My daughter say yes, thanks you for sharing.
cLEVELAND norton Jr. on 2025-11-17 (5 stars):
From February 1962 to June 1964 my family lived in Canton,MS.I graduated from High School in May,1963.during that time, no one ever heard the word BOO.For my first try cooking a fat salmon croquette,I did great! Using my air frier, 2 cans of salmon, 4 eggs,4teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce,a finely chopped half onion,organic pepper and salt,spicy ketchup,lemon,tartar sauce,pancake mix and PORQ parko crumbs, I ate all 8 of them, and they were yummy!!! While living in Cuba in the fifties, we used to eat all that good Cuban food!
Sarah on 2025-10-17 (5 stars):
I made this today. It was so good. Thank you.