Ingredients

  • 4 potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 7 ounces pink salmon or red, drained and flaked
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 lemon peel grated and lemon juiced
  • 1 egg beaten
  • Tabasco Sauce optional
  • 1/3 cup flour seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon capers chopped

Method

  • Cook potatoes in a saucepan of boiling water for 15-20 mins, until tender. Drain well. Mash with butter until almost smooth. Season to taste. Cool slightly.
  • Add breadcrumbs, salmon, onions, lemon peel and juice, egg and few drops Tabasco, if desired. Mix well.
  • Shape into 8 rectangular patties. Roll each in flour, shaking off excess.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Cook patties in 2 batches for 5-6 mins each, turning once, until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  • For the dill sauce, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, dill and capers in a small bowl. Season to taste. Serve salmon croquettes with dill sauce.