Southern Salmon Croquettes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1, 14.75 ounce can pink salmon (drained and bones removed)
• 1 small red bell pepper (seeded and finely chopped)
• 1/2 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons green onions (finely chopped)
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/4 tespoon cayenne pepper
• Cracked black pepper (to taste)
• 1/2 cup canola oil (or vegetable oil)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a 10-inch cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the cornmeal, flour, salmon, bell pepper, onion, green onions, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, mustard powder, cayenne, and black pepper to a medium mixing bowl. Use a wooden spoon or gloved hands to mix all the ingredients together until well combined.

3. 3

   Divide and shape the salmon mixture into 8 evenly sized patties with your hands. Place four patties into the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

4. 4

   Use a spatula to transfer the patties to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat the process with the remaining four croquettes. Serve the salmon croquettes immediately.