Deep Fried Salmon Croquettes

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1 cup cream
• salt to taste
• red pepper to taste
• minced parsley
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1 can flaked salmon
• egg for dipping
• breadcrumbs for coating
• deep fat for frying

Method

1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan and whisk in flour. Cook briefly while stirring.
2. 2 Gradually add cream, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
3. 3 Remove from heat and season with salt, red pepper, and minced parsley.
4. 4 Stir in lemon juice and flaked salmon. Mix thoroughly and let cool.
5. 5 Shape mixture into croquettes, dip in beaten egg, then coat in breadcrumbs.
6. 6 Fry in deep fat until golden brown and serve immediately.