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Southern Salmon Croquettes

Crispy on the outside, tender inside—these budget‑friendly Southern Salmon Croquettes turn canned salmon into weeknight comfort food.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - 15 oz canned salmon drained & flaked
  • - ⅓ cup all‑purpose flour
  • - ⅓ cup yellow cornmeal
  • - 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
  • - ½ cup sweet onion diced
  • - 1 large egg beaten
  • - ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • - ½ tsp seasoned salt
  • - ¼ tsp black pepper
  • - ½ tsp garlic powder
  • - ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • - 2‑3 Tbsp oil for frying

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine salmon, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, egg, mayo, Worcestershire, seasoned salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  2. Sprinkle flour and cornmeal over mixture; fold until just combined.
  3. Form into six ½‑inch‑thick patties. Refrigerate 10 minutes if time allows.
  4. Heat oil in a cast‑iron skillet over medium‑high. Fry patties 3‑4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
  5. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with lemon wedges or your favorite sauce.

Notes

- **Make‑Ahead:** Mix and shape patties up to 24 hrs early; keep chilled.
- **Air‑Fryer:** 400 °F for 8‑10 min, flipping halfway.
- **Spice Lovers:** Add ½ tsp cayenne for extra heat.