Salmon and Potato Croquettes

Preparing salmon and potato croquettes is a tasty and elegant idea for an appetizer or a delicious second course. Let’s take a look at the recipe together.

Ingredients

• 400 g of potatoes
• 200 g of fresh or smoked salmon
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons of grated cheese (Parmesan or Pecorino)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped chives (optional)
• Seed oil for frying

Preparation

1. Start by boiling the potatoes in salted water until they are soft. Once ready, drain them, peel them, and mash them with a potato masher to obtain a puree.

2. In the meantime, cook the salmon. If you have chosen fresh salmon, you can cook it in a pan with a drizzle of oil until it is ready and then crumble it. If you are using smoked salmon, it is ready to use and can be simply crumbled.

3. Add the salmon to the mashed potatoes along with the egg, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, salt, pepper, and, if you like, some chopped chives. Mix the ingredients well to obtain a homogeneous mixture.

4. Shape the mixture with your hands into croquettes, forming the oval or round shape you prefer.

5. Heat plenty of seed oil in a pan and fry the croquettes until they are golden on all sides. It will take about 3-4 minutes per side.

6. Once fried, place them on paper towels to remove excess oil.

7. Serve the croquettes hot, perhaps accompanied by a yogurt-based sauce or garlic mayonnaise.

Curiosity

Croquettes are a very versatile dish, originating from Europe, which can be prepared with a multitude of fillings such as meat, fish, or vegetables. They are perfect for giving new life to leftover ingredients and can be baked for a lighter version.

If you desire an even more Italian touch, you can add chopped parsley to the mixture and serve them with a touch of lemon, which pairs perfectly with the flavor of the fish.