Create Your Own Salmon Croquettes For The Family For Less Than $10 (NAPSA)—Salmonis the third- most-popular seafood in America. It can also be very expensive. But you can make tasty Salmon Croquettes for a family of four for less than $10, and they’ll wonder if you've been taking chef classes on the side. The easiest way to save money is to buy canned salmon, which is an affordable source of protein and omega-3 essential fatty acids. For best flavor and quality, look for cans labeled king (or chinook) salmon. Another cost-saving measure: Your cooking oil can be used multiple times, as long as you don’t overheat it. After cooking, cool, strain and store the oil in a cool, dark place for future use. Salmon Croquettes Ingredients: 1 cup LouAnavegetable or canola oil % cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoonsfinely choppedfresh chives (optional) % teaspoonsalt % teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 large egg 2 (7.5-ounce) cans salmon, drained and debonedif desired 20 saltine crackers Horseradish Mayonnaise: % cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish It’s no fish story: You can make tasty Salmon Croquettes for a family of four for less than $10, and they may wonder if you’ve been taking chef classes on the side. 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice % teaspoonsalt Preparation and Cooking: Heat oil in a large skillet at medium-high. Combine % cup mayonnaise, chives, salt, black pepper and egg in a large bowl, stirring well. Add salmon to mayonnaise mixture; toss to combine. Process crackers in a food processoruntil finely ground. Add 3 tablespoons cracker meal to salmon mixture; stir to combine. Shape salmon into 4 patties. Place remaining cracker mealin a shallow dish. Dredge patties in cracker meal. Add patties to pan; cook 24 minutes on eachside or until golden. Combine % cup mayonnaise and remaining ingredients, stirring well. Serve with croquettes. Serves four people. Visit www.louana.com for more recipes and cookingtips.
