Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.

The secret to turning boring canned salmon into something gourmet? Crispy croquettes. And, these croquettes are healthier than you might expect thanks to being oven-baked instead of fried. What's not to love here?

SALMON
1 can salmon, drained
1 onion, diced
2 eggs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 medium potatoes, cooked and mashed
1 tablespoon water
2 cups dried breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
QUICK TOMATO SAUCE
4 tablespoons tomato sauce
1 onion, diced
1/2 chicken stock cube
1 tablespoon water
Remove the bones from the salmon and flake into a bowl. Mix in onion, 1 egg, beaten, mayonnaise, parsley and the mashed potatoes. Take spoonfuls and mold into croquette shapes (oval). Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Mix the other egg with water and, in another bowl mix the breadcrumbs with the cheese. Dip croquettes into the egg and water mix then toss into breadcrumb mixture. Refrigerate a further hour.
Arrange croquettes in a greased baking dish and bake at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.
Mix the sauce ingredients together in a pan and bring to the boil. Stir well and pour into a sauce boat.
DoreenRandal
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reviews & comments
March 5, 2011
Instead of the tomatoe sauce on the croquettes, I made a white sauce from another recipe from a chicken croquette recipe. BUt These salmon croquettes were perfect. excellent!