Whole30 Salmon Croquettes

Elevate your weeknight meals with these flavorful Whole30 Salmon Croquettes—perfectly crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with wholesome ingredients. Made with protein-packed wild-caught salmon, almond flour for a grain-free binder, and fresh herbs like parsley and green onion, these croquettes are both nutritious and satisfying. Seasoned with garlic and onion powder and bound with a single egg, they are pan-fried in coconut oil for a golden-brown finish that’s irresistibly savory. Ready in just 30 minutes, this gluten-free, dairy-free, and Whole30-compliant recipe is a quick and healthy dinner option that pairs beautifully with a spritz of fresh lemon. Whether you're following a Whole30 diet or simply looking for a lean, clean, and delicious meal, these salmon croquettes are sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 14 oz canned wild-caught salmon
• 0.5 cup almond flour
• 1 unit large egg
• 2 units green onion
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp onion powder
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 0 lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned salmon and remove any large bones if present. In a mixing bowl, flake the salmon with a fork until it is well shredded.

Step 2

Finely chop the green onions and add them to the bowl with salmon.

Step 3

Add almond flour, large egg, dijon mustard, chopped parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.

Step 4

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Step 5

Shape the mixture into 8 evenly sized patties.

Step 6

In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.

Step 7

Once hot, add the salmon patties to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 8

Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(589.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1258.4

Total Fat 83.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 419.5mg	0%
Sodium 3008.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g	0%
Total Sugars 3.1g
Protein 111.2g	0%

Vitamin D 1908.7IU	0%
Calcium 1115.2mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 1660.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.4%

Protein: 35.4%

Carbs: 5.2%