Caribbean-Style Fried Salmon Fritters Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Salmon Recipes. (Caribbean-Style Fried Salmon Fritters Recipe). Adapted from fried Caribbean accras, which are made from salted cod. A recipe that my dad used to make on the occasional Sunday. I didn't have salted cod, so I substituted canned sockeye salmon and it turned out awesome.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 16 fritters

Caribbean-Style Fried Salmon Fritters Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground thyme

1 pinch ground cumin

1 medium onion

finely chopped

1 jalapeno pepper

finely chopped

2 eggs

or as needed

2 (14.75 ounce) cans salmon

drained and flaked

1 cup water

vegetable oil for frying

Broiled Garlic-Herb Salmon

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Mix flour parsley baking powder salt thyme and cumin together in a large bowl. Add chopped onion and jalapeno pepper; mix again. Add eggs and salmon; mash salmon and mix until combined. Add water and stir into a very thick batter.

Step 2

Heat 1/4 inch oil in a frying pan just below the medium heat setting. Scoop up 1 tablespoon batter per fritter; drop carefully into the hot oil in batches of 3. Fry until golden brown 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a dish lined with paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining batter for about 16 fritters in total.

Nutritional Information

Caribbean-Style Fried Salmon Fritters Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 304.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 30g 60%

Carbohydrates: 23.8g 8%

Dietary Fiber: 4g 16%

Sugars: 0.9g

Fat: 10g 16%

Saturated Fat: 2.2g 11%

Cholesterol: 91.9mg 31%

Vitamin A Iu: 257.9IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 16.1mg 124%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 2.5mg 4%

Folate: 27.9mcg 7%

Calcium: 322.2mg 32%

Iron: 2.6mg 15%

Magnesium: 78.3mg 28%

Potassium: 466.3mg 13%

Sodium: 805.3mg 32%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 90.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.