Quinoa and Salmon Croquettes
- 1 1/2 pounds center-cut salmon filet, skin-on
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion, green part only
- 2 tablespoons flour
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon urfa pepper, plus more for garnish (see Cook's Note)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Special equipment: 1 cup applewood chips, soaked for 30 minutes
- Drain the applewood chips and scatter them in the bottom of a foil-lined roasting pan.
- Heat the pan over medium-low heat until the wood chips smoke, about 10 minutes.
- Place the salmon skin-side down on a wire rack and carefully set the rack over the wood chips.
- Cover the roasting pan tightly with foil and cook over medium-low heat until the salmon is just cooked through, about 12 minutes.
- Remove the salmon from the smoker and let it to cool to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Remove and discard the salmon skin, then flake the salmon into a large bowl.
- Add the quinoa, egg, green onion, flour, lemon zest, urfa pepper and salt.
- Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into six straight-sided patties about 1 inch tall and 2 1/2 inches wide.
- Heat the coconut oil in a large cast-iron pan over medium-high heat.
- Sear the patties on both sides until crispy and deep golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer the patties to a rack set over a baking sheet and bake until cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle the croquettes with a little more urfa pepper.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
center, quinoa, egg, green onion, flour, lemon, urfa pepper, salt, coconut oil, lemon wedges
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/damaris-phillips/quinoa-and-salmon-croquettes.html (may not work)