Salmon Croquettes

This recipe is one that belongs to my grandmother. My grandparents  have always been amazing cooks. My mom prepared these a lot while we were growing up, and they were one of my favorites! I wasn't a big fish fan when I was younger, but I always loved the salmon croquettes.

 To make this recipe, you will need the following: 15.5 oz.can salmon, saltine crackers, 1 egg, mustard, salt & pepper, and cooking oil (I use canola oil)

 Place about half a sleeve of saltines into a ziploc bag and seal. Crush your crackers using a hard flat surface. I used my Pampered Chef meat tenderizer (flat side, not spiked). You could use a rolling pin also.

 Pour the crushed saltines in a mixing bowl.

 

Open your can of salmon. I remove the bones and a majority of the skin, although you don't have to.

 Add the salmon to the crushed crackers.

 Add one beaten egg.

 Squeeze in 1 teaspoon of mustard. I just estimated it.

 Now take off your rings and get your hands dirty. Mix the ingredients up with your hands.

 Form the mixture into about five patties, depending on the size you make them.

Cover the bottom of your pan with cooking oil. Heat your oil over medium heat. Make sure that the oil is HOT before you put in your patties, or else they will just soak up the oil. I always test my oil by sprinkling just a touch of water. BE CAREFUL!! If it begins to pop, the oil is ready.

 Sprinkle salt and pepper over your patties and add them to the pan.

 Flip the patties over when the bottom has gotten crispy and brown. Continue cooking until they are a golden brown color.

 Place the finished patties on a plate with a paper towel to soak up any extra oil.

Mmmmm!

Salmon Croquettes

-15.5 oz can salmon

-1 cup saltines, crushed

-1 egg, well beaten

-1 tsp. prepared mustard

-salt & pepper to taste

-cooking oil (I use canola oil)

Mix together well the salmon, crackers, egg, and mustard. Season to taste. Shape the mixture into patties and fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides.