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Salmon Croquettes

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Mom frequently served salmon when I was a girl. Learning the ropes in the kitchen as I grew up, I got the chore of deboning the salmon. I didn't mind, because these light crisp croquettes are absolutely delicious. -Mary McGuire, Graham, North Carolina

SERVINGS: 4-6

CATEGORY: Main Dish

METHOD: Deep-Frying

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1 can (14-3/4 ounces) pink salmon, drained, deboned and flaked
  • 1 cup evaporated milk, divided
  • 1-1/2 cups cornflake crumbs, divided
  • 1/4 cup dill pickle relish
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • Oil for deep-fat frying
  • TARTAR SAUCE:
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion

Directions:

In a medium bowl, combine salmon, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup crumbs, relish, celery and onion; mix will. With wet hands, shape 1/4 cupfuls into cones. Dip into remaining milk, then into remaining crumbs. Heat oil in a deep-fat fryer to 365°. Fry croquettes, a few at a time, for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until golden brown, Drain on paper towels; keep warm.
    Combine tartar sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan; cook over medium-low heat until heated through and slightly thickened. Serve warm with croquettes. Yield: 4-6 servings.


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