Square salmon and green bean croquettes: a crunchy delight

These salmon and green bean croquettes, with their characteristic square shape, are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, ideal as an appetizer or starter.

Ingredients:

300 g fresh or canned salmon (preferably boneless and skinless)
150 g green beans
50 g flour
50 g butter
500 ml milk
1 small onion, finely chopped
Breadcrumbs
2 eggs
Olive oil for frying
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Elaboration:

Cooking the green beans and salmonCook the green beans in salted water for about 5-7 minutes until tender. If using fresh salmon, sauté it in a pan without oil for a few minutes. If canned, simply drain well. Flake the salmon and set aside.
Prepare the béchamel sauceIn a frying pan, melt the butter and sauté the chopped onion until transparent. Add the flour and stir well for 2 minutes to cook it. Gradually add the milk while stirring to avoid lumps. Cook the béchamel sauce over a medium heat until it thickens.
Add the salmon and beansOnce the béchamel sauce is thickened, add the crumbled salmon and chopped green beans. Add salt, pepper and a little parsley if desired. Cook together for a few more minutes to allow the flavours to integrate. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator in a square dish protected with cling film for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Form the croquettesOnce the dough is chilled, cut the mixture into even squares. Dredge each square in flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs until completely coated.
Frying the croquettesIn a frying pan with plenty of hot oil, fry the croquettes until golden brown on all sides. Place them on absorbent paper to remove the excess oil.

Processing time:

Preparation: 30 minutes
Rest: 2 hours
Cooking: 10 minutes
Total: 2 hours and 40 minutes

Additional advice:

For an extra touch of flavour, you can add a little grated Parmesan cheese to the béchamel sauce.
If you prefer a lighter version, you can bake the croquettes at 200°C for 15-20 minutes instead of frying them.

Calories and nutritional data (per approximate serving):

Calories280 kcal per kibble
Proteins: 15 g
Fats: 12 g
Carbohydrates: 25 g

Dare to make these square salmon and green bean croquettes! A delicious bite that will not leave you indifferent. If you make them, let us know in the comments how they turned out and your personal tips.