Traditionally, croquettes are a fried delicacy, as the word croquette comes from the French word croquer, which literally means “to crunch” or “to be crunchy.” However, in this recipe, you’ll get all the flavors without the unhealthy cooking style. Serve as is, on a salad, or make a drizzle of Horseradish-Lemon Aioli.
• Hands-On Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yields 16 croquettes
1 (14.75-ounce) can salmon
1 large egg
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon chopped dill
1/4 cup almond meal
2 tablespoons finely diced celery
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
1/2 cup water
1 In a medium bowl, combine salmon, egg, horseradish, dill, almond meal, celery, salt, and pepper. Form into 16 oval-shaped croquettes (similar to the shape of a tater tot). Set aside.
2 Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot® and heat 1 tablespoon oil. Place 8 croquettes around the edges of the pot. Sear all sides of the croquettes for a total of about 4 minutes. Remove the first batch and set aside. Add remaining oil and croquettes and sear 4 minutes. Remove croquettes.
3 Add water to the Instant Pot® and insert steamer basket. Place croquettes evenly on steamer basket. Lock lid. Press the Manual or Pressure Cook button and adjust time to 2 minutes. When timer beeps, quick-release pressure until float valve drops and then unlock lid.
4 Transfer croquettes and sauce to bowls and serve warm with sauce.
Whip this up in a pinch to elevate your salmon croquettes. Whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons horseradish, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, a squeeze lemon juice, and a pinch or two of salt.