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May 12, 2010

Crispy Salmon Croquettes

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Presented by Easy To Bake Easy To Make
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Servings: 4
Partner: Tangy Green Beans
Crispy Salmon Croquettes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups milk, divided
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (14 3/4-ounce) can salmon
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 (5 1/2-ounce) package potato chips, crushed
  • 3/4 to 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of celery soup
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried dill

Directions

  • 1
    Heat butter in a small saucepan until melted. Add the flour, stirring until blended. Cook, stirring mixture continually, until bubbly. Stir in 1/4 cup milk and the vinegar. Cook white sauce, stirring continually, until thickened. Add salt and pepper and mix well.
  • 2
    Drain salmon. Discard skin and bones. Flake salmon into a medium bowl. Stir in white sauce.
  • 3
    Divide the salmon mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each salmon portion into an elongated roll. Dip each roll in eggs and coat with potato chips.
  • 4
    Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the croquettes in hot oil, turning once, until browned; drain.
  • 5
    For the dill sauce, combine the soup, remaining milk and the dill in a small saucepan and mix well. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Serve with croquettes.
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Grandma Betty

Grandma's Secret Trick

Grandma knew that the consistency of white sauce and, therefore, of the croquettes can vary depending on the age of the flour. Older flour absorbs more liquid and younger flour absorbs less, resulting in a thinner sauce and a looser croquette. Grandma made her white sauce in the morning and let it stand in the refrigerator.

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