Mashed potatoes and a fresh salad would make great accompaniments for this homey dish. If preparing in advance, reheat croquettes on a cookie sheet in a single layer in a 350 degree oven or toaster oven.

Grandma Sylvia’s Salmon Croquettes with Fried Onions
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- Prep Time
- Minutes
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- Cook Time
- Minutes
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- Yield
- 18
- 18 Croquettes
Ingredients
- 2 medium onions, quartered and thinly sliced (about ¼” thick)
- Vegetable or Canola oil
- 2 (15-ounce) cans salmon
- 1 large onion, finely grated or puréed
- 4 eggs, well beaten
- 1 cup matzo meal
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Vegetable or Canola oil
Instructions
- Add a generous layer of oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet (about ¼” depth), and place over medium heat for a few minutes until the oil is hot (you can test this by adding one piece of onion – if it sizzles upon contact, then the oil is hot enough). Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes or until the onions are golden brown. Remove skillet from heat. Remove onions with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain, reserving cooking oil in pan.
- Drain cans of salmon, reserving the juices in a separate small bowl. Place salmon in a large mixing bowl. Carefully remove the skin and bones from salmon and discard. Mash salmon until smooth and pieces are broken up.
- Add the onion, eggs, matzo meal and 2 tablespoons of the reserved salmon juices (or more to taste). Mix to blend until consistency is a mostly smooth batter. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Using your hands, form patties from the mixture (about ¼”-1/3” thick).
- Add enough additional oil to the reserved skillet to bring the level of oil up to 1/3” depth. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat until oil is hot. Carefully place patties in skillet and fry until nicely browned, turning only once – about 3-5 minutes per side. Do not overcrowd pan. Remove croquettes and transfer to a large platter lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining patties.
- Serve hot, topped with fried onions and enjoy.
- Servings : 6
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