Croquetas de Salmon (Salmon Croquettes)

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup finely diced onion
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour (divided)
• 2/3 cup whole milk
• 3 pouches StarKist E.V.O.O.™ Wild-Caught Pink Salmon in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• salt & pepper (to taste)
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• Canola or avocado oil (for frying)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Croquetas ---

2. 2

   In a saucepan, melt butter at medium-low heat. Add onion and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk, 3/4 cup of flour, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Continue to whisk until it becomes a thick paste (roux).

3. 3

   Turn off the heat, and fold the salmon into the paste. Mix together until all is combined. Taste for seasoning, add salt and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   ransfer the filling to a bowl. Let it rest at room temperature then refrigerate for 2 hours. The mixture has to harden in order to form into logs and coat evenly. If this step is skipped, it will be very hard to form logs, coat with breading, and fry. This is an important step. Don't skip it.

5. 5

   After 2 hours, remove the filling from the refrigerator. Form logs from the mixture that are approximately 3" long and 1" wide. Repeat until you have all the croquettes done. Set aside.

6. 6

   Place the remaining flour into a bowl. In a second bowl, whisk eggs and set aside. In another bowl, add the bread crumbs. Season each bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Dip each croqueta in the flour, then beaten egg, and then coat in bread crumbs. Let the croquetas rest at room temperature for 5 minutes before frying.

8. 8

   In a large pot or pan, heat enough oil to cover the croquetas completely. Fry each croqueta until golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove croquette from oil and drain on paper towel lined plates. Serve with the mayo/mustard dipping sauce.

10. 10

    --- Dipping Sauce ---

11. 11

    Mix the mayo and mustard together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.