Salmon and chorizo croquettes
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Prep Time
45 Minutes
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Cook Time
15 Minutes
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Yield
20
Ingredients
- 1 x 200g can Safcol Salmon in Springwater, drained
- 75ml olive oil
- 120g plain flour, plus extra for dusting
- 550ml chicken stock
- 1 chorizo sausage finely diced
- 2 tablespoon flat leaf parsley chopped
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 200g Panko crumbs
- vegetable oil for deep-frying
to serve
- lemon wedges, sea salt and aioli
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add flour and stir until “sand coloured” (3-5 minutes).
- Add stock half a cup at a time, whisking continuously until smooth.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, whisking occasionally, until very thick (2-3 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir through chorizo, salmon, herbs and nutmeg. Season to taste.
- Cover closely with plastic wrap, refrigerate untill firm (2-3 hours or overnight).
- Shape heaped tablespoons of mixture into ovals, place on an oven tray lined with baking paper.
- Coat croquettes in flour then egg, and crumb, shaking off excess and ensuring they are well coated. Refrigerate until firm (30 minutes).
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or deep fryer to 175°C. Deep-fry croquettes in batches, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp (3-4 minutes; be careful as hot oil will spit). Season with sea salt and serve hot with lemon wedges and aioli. Makes up to 20
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or deep fryer to 175°C. Deep-fry croquettes in batches, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp (3-4 minutes; be careful as hot oil will spit). Season with sea salt and serve hot with lemon wedges and aioli.
| Servings: | 20 |
| Ready in: | 60 Minutes |
| Course: | Lunch, Dinner, Entreè, Finger Food, Comfort Food |
| Recipe Type: | Fish Cakes & Fritters |
| Ingredient: | Salmon |
Salmon and chorizo croquettes
These Salmon and chorizo croquettes make perfect finger-food. Known as ‘aloo tikki’ in India, ‘kroketten’ in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and crocchette in Italy. Our salmon and chorizo version of Spanish ‘croquetas’ is sensational.
A croquette is a small breadcrumbed fried food roll containing, usually as main ingredients, mashed potatoes or ground meat, shellfish, fish, cheese, vegetables, and mixed with béchamel or brown sauce, …Wikipedia
This is a meal with a difference that will keep you coming back for more.
Ashleigh Feltham (MNutrDiet)
Safcol Salmon in Springwater is considered a superfood. As a superfood, it is a great source of omega-3 fat which is an essential fat you need to eat from your diet as you cannot make it in your body. It is needed for your brain, eye, artery, and heart health. Salmon is also a great source of iodine and selenium needed for a healthy thyroid. Salmon also contains B12 and choline which support the health of your central nervous system.
Eggs add vitamin A which is needed for optimal immune function as well as eyesight function. Eggs are a good source of B12, choline, iodine, and selenium too. They are a good source of protein, riboflavin (B2) and B5 which are needed for your body to make energy from the food you eat.
Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A as well as fibre. This keeps you feeling fuller for longer and keeps your gut healthy. Seek the whole grain corn flour to add more fibre and micronutrients to the meal. This is a recipe to save and tell all your friends about.
