Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450g) skinless, boneless salmon fillet
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
- ½ medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound (450g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ¼ cup (60ml) milk (any kind - dairy or plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (15g) finely chopped fresh dill
- ¼ cup (15g) finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (120g) panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten (for breading)
- Vegetable oil, for frying (about 2 cups/480ml)
- ½ cup (120ml) mayonnaise (full-fat or low-fat)
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions:
- Poach or bake the salmon until cooked through and flakes easily. Let cool slightly and flake with a fork.
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until softened and fragrant.
- Boil the potatoes until tender. Drain well and mash with milk and butter until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flaked salmon, sautéed onion and garlic, dill, parsley, egg, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
- Form the mixture into oval-shaped croquettes (about 2-3 inches long).
- Place the croquettes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight) to firm up.
- Place the flour in one shallow dish, the beaten eggs in another, and the panko breadcrumbs in a third. Prepare Breading Station.
- Dredge each croquette in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Fry the croquettes in batches until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Remove the croquettes with a slotted spoon or spider and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- While the croquettes are frying, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to make the aioli.
- Serve the crispy salmon croquette recipe hot with the lemon-dill aioli.