1 tsp Tabasco sauce (optional) or louisiana hot sauce (optional)
Directions
Step #1 Open & drain cans of salmon.
Step #2 Clean by removing skin & bones.
Step #3 (If you miss a few of the tiny bones, don't worry, Salmon is sooo forgiving - they're brittle & edible).
Step #4 In a medium bowl, add salmon & the next 9 ingredients & mix well.
Step #5 If you're pan browning or baking, form 8 patties (flying saucer shape).
Step #6 If you're frying, form 8-10 round balls.
Step #7 Once the croquettes are formed, roll or dredge in 1/2 c cornmeal in a shallow bowl.
Step #8 PAN BROWNING: On med-high, heat 3 Tbl olive oil & pan brown 4 patties at a time, making sure they don't touch & you have room to flip each one easily.
Step #9 Brown on each side approximately 3 mins each.
Step #10 Lay a paper towel on a plate & place the first 4 patties.
Step #11 ADD 3 Tbl.
Step #12 more olive oil for remaining patties.
Step #13 BAKING: Pre-heat oven to 400F degress.
Step #14 Lay 8 patties in a metal 9 x 13 pan & Pam spray the top of each.
Step #15 Bake for 10-15 mins & flip & continue baking for another 10-15 mins.
Step #16 FRYING: In a large skillet on medium high heat, add enough oil to cover 1/3 the height of the croquette.
Step #17 Fry 4 at a time giving you room to roll them on all sides until the entire piece is nicely browned (4-5 mins).
Step #18 Drain on paper towels.
Step #19 Eat them plain or I offer homemade tartar sauce & seafood cocktail sauce as condiments.
Enjoy the Salmon Croquettes Corn Meal Style recipe