Salmon croquettes i dnsr31a

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupMilk
3tablespoonsFlour
16ouncesSalmon, drained and flaked
4tablespoonsOnion, minced
2teaspoonsParsley, finely chopped
1eachCelery rib, minced
cupBread crumbs
1eachEgg, well beaten
1xSalt and pepper to taste
1xOil for deep frying

Directions

Dissolve flour in ¼ cup milk. Add to remaining milk in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring until mixture is smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat.

Allow to cool thoroughly. Combine this with salmon, onion, parsley, celery, ½ cup bread crumbs, and egg.

Season with salt and pepper. Shape into 12 to 15 croquettes or balls. Roll in remaining bread crumbs until completely coated. Fry croquettes in hot oil 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Drain. May substitute 2 cups cooked ground chicken, 1 large or 2 small cans tuna, or 2 cups peeled, cooked, diced shrimp for salmon. From "Jambalaya, Crawfish Pie, File Gumbo" formatted by Mary Dishongh Bowles.