Fresh Salmon Croquettes with Dill

Name: Fresh Salmon Croquettes with Dill
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Makes 8 croquettes, which will serve 4 as a main course
Ingredients: ½ teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 2 slices white bread; Spray oil; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; 1½ pounds boneless, skinless salmon fillets; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 scallions, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; ½ cup egg substitute or 1 egg and 2 whites

Preparation info

Makes 8 croquettes, which will serve
4
as a main course

Difficulty
Medium
Ready in
25 min

Appears in

Healthy Jewish Cooking

By Steven Raichlen

Published 2000

About

This recipe demonstrates the difference between two generations. My grandmother knew only canned salmon; I virtually use only fresh. The following croquettes are for the purist who insists on using fresh fish.

Ingredients

Spray oil
2 slices white bread
1½ pounds boneless, skinless salmon fillets

Fish course
Pescatarian

Method

Lightly spray a nonstick baking sheet with spray oil Place the baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
Soak the bread in warm water for 3 minutes. Squeeze the bread in your fingers to wring out the excess liquid. Place the bread i