Croquetas are a food that reminds me of my hometown. I grew up in New Jersey, in a city where there was a substantial Cuban-American population. I had an abudance of Cuban friends, and with that, comes delicious Cuban food! Of all my favorite Cuban dishes, croquetas are my all time fave. They're literally the perfect snack food. Crunchy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and perfectly portable. What more can you ask for?
These croquetas de salmon are inspired by a variety I had while traveling in Spain. I will proudly admit that I ate croquetas every single day. You could say I went on a croqueta bar crawl, because #YOLO! Seafood croquettes are quite popular, and you can usually find them featuring salt cod (bacalao) or shrimp (). But the sky is definitely the limit with what flavor croquetas you can make! Any cooked protein works, and this version featuring StarKist E.V.O.O.™ Wild-Caught Pink Salmon in Extra Virgin Olive Oil makes them so super easy to put together!
StarKist E.V.O.O.™ salmon lends itself to so many easy-to-assemble recipes, all you have to do is pop open a pouch! Their salmon are wild caught, dolphin safe, GMO Free, Gluten Free & Soy Free, Keto, Paleo, Whole30 and Mediterranean Diet friendly, and the list goes on! StarKist E.V.O.O. ™ products are a good meatless option during Lent, and they're also great a great alternative protein source if you're looking to eat less red meat! They come in 3 amazing flavors, all packed in cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil. One taste, and you'll be hooked!
If you've never had croquetas, they are small, lightly breaded and fried bechamel fritters that include some sort of protein. They are a sure hit as an appetizer or an afternoon snack with a glass of beer or wine. The best part is you can make the dough ahead of time and freeze fully breaded and ready croquettes- then you just have to fry! These croquetas de salmon are so flavorful, you'll definitely want to make extra! Plus, my killer mayo/mustard dipping sauce takes these over the top!
Croquettes are definitely not hard to make but do require certain steps to make them perfectly. They are what I like to call, a labor of love, but they're SO WORTH IT! With the help of StarKist E.V.O.O.™ , you'll be able to whip these up in a flash! I hope you make them and you LOVE them! Have you ever had croquetas? If so, comment below on your fave flavor!
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Croquetas de Salmon (Salmon Croquettes)
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