Getting tipsy on another night a couple days later we discussed salmon croquettes which my mother would NEVER have made. She knew all 9 of her brood would have revolted so kept it from the menu. I decided on a whim that I would make the patties with the left over Harold had so he showed up today to the shop, fish in hand, and I came up with this recipe.
They were to die for. I can't wait for more left over salmon!
CAT LOVERS SALMON CROQUES:
You'll have to figure out the proportions yourself. Use your intuition. You can do it.
PATTIES:
- Leftover salmon, preferably good wild stuff.
- dollop of mayo
- some light cream cheese
- one egg
- finely diced sweet onion
- chopped parsley/cilantro ( I had both in the garden..)
- small amount of minced capers
- nice squeeze of Meyer lemon
- pepper
- Panko crumbs to bind
Once the consistency is moist enough to bind patty them up and dredge in more Panko. I sauted in olive oil/butter blend- fairly high heat. You're just going to brown them because the fish is already cooked.
DRESSING FOR SALAD:
- mayo
- olive oil
- Meyer lemon
- seasoned rice wine vinegar
- fresh ground pepper
- chopped parsley/cilantro
I pulled butter crunch lettuce and Asian greens from the garden minutes before serving and added only thinly sliced sweet onion. I dressed the salad before I started cooking the croques. And, I had extra to drizzle to taste.
We ate them ALL and Tracy said she has new respect for Salmon Croquettes. that made me happy!
